{"product_id":"poliwhirl-176-165-sv-scarlet-violet-151-mew","title":"Poliwhirl - 176\/165 - SV: Scarlet \u0026 Violet 151 (MEW)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePokémon TCG — Poliwhirl 176\/165 · Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet 151 (MEW) · Illustration Rare · Holofoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  This is the \u003cstrong\u003eIllustration Rare (IR) full-art holofoil\u003c\/strong\u003e version of Poliwhirl — numbered \u003cstrong\u003e176\/165\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing it firmly in the secret rare tier beyond the set's standard 165-card run. \u003cem\u003eIllustrated by Gemi\u003c\/em\u003e, the artwork depicts Poliwhirl wading through a reflective urban puddle beneath glowing streetlights, its iconic spiral belly shimmering against the holographic foil background — a moody, atmospheric scene that collectors immediately recognize as one of the set's standout pieces.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eScarlet \u0026amp; Violet 151\u003c\/strong\u003e is no ordinary expansion. It reunites all 151 original Kanto Pokémon in a single set for the first time since the Wizards of the Coast era, numbered in strict Pokédex order from Bulbasaur to Mew. Market pricing for this Near Mint holofoil sits around \u003cstrong\u003e$40–$57\u003c\/strong\u003e across active listings, with graded copies (PSA 10, CGC 10) commanding meaningful premiums. The set's cultural staying power has kept IR values elevated well above typical modern releases.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poliwhirl · #176\/165 · Illustration Rare · Holofoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet 151 (MEW) · Released September 22, 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gemi\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType \/ Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water · Stage 1 · 90 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNM Market Comp:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~$40–$57 raw; PSA\/CGC 10 copies trade at a premium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  For collectors building a master set of \u003cstrong\u003ePokémon 151 Illustration Rares\u003c\/strong\u003e or chasing every Gemi-illustrated card, this is a non-negotiable slot. The rainy-night artwork has developed a dedicated fanbase of its own — and with SV151 still commanding the strongest sustained secondary-market demand of any modern Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet release, the window to grab this one at today's prices is real.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49010550505724,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/poliwhirl-176-165-sv-scarlet-violet-151-mew-normalized.png?v=1780431824","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/poliwhirl-176-165-sv-scarlet-violet-151-mew","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}