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Misty's Poliwag
Gym Challenge 89/132 • common
- Set
- Gym Challenge
- Number
- 89/132
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $4.02
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip a coin. If tails, you can't use this attack during your next turn.
Choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon's attacks. That Pokémon can't use that attack during your opponent's next turn.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Released in October 2000 as part of the Gym Challenge expansion, this card represents the final set of the Wizards of the Coast era focused on the Kanto gym leaders. The set was designed to reflect the personalities of the leaders from the Pokémon video games, specifically capturing Misty’s affinity for water-type companions. By featuring trainer-specific Pokémon, the design sought to deepen the thematic connection between the trading card game and the anime series, which had reached peak cultural influence at the time.
The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and conceptual artist for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori’s style for the Gym sets often leaned into a clean, minimalist aesthetic that emphasized the bond between the trainer and their chosen partner. While the card is a common-rarity inclusion, it is frequently cited by collectors for its nostalgic portrayal of Misty’s team, serving as a quintessential piece of late 90s and early 2000s Pokémon card history.
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