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Politoed
Lost Origin 032/196 • rare
- Set
- Lost Origin
- Number
- 032/196
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2022
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.32
- Artist
- ryoma uratsuka
What it does
If Poliwag is on your Bench, this attack does 60 more damage. If Poliwhirl is on your Bench, this attack does 90 more damage. If Poliwrath is on your Bench, this attack does 120 more damage.
At nightfall, these Pokémon appear on the shores of lakes. They announce their territorial claims by letting out cries that sound like shouting.
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Where it came from
Politoed, appearing as card 032/196 in the 2022 Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Lost Origin, represents the franchise's ongoing focus on the Sword and Shield series era. The artwork reflects the transition toward increasingly expressive digital illustration styles, placing the frog-like Pokémon in a vibrant, naturalistic habitat that emphasizes its amphibious design and lineage. As a Rare-tier card, it serves as a mid-tier inclusion for players and collectors interested in the expansion's mechanical support for Water-type decks.
The Lost Origin set was designed to integrate the Lost Zone mechanic, a strategic focal point that rewards players for cycling specific cards out of play. Illustrators for this set were tasked with maintaining a balance between competitive utility and visual character fidelity. Politoed’s card, in particular, was received by the community as a standard entry in the expansion, valued primarily by players looking to complete their set checklists or utilize its specific evolutionary traits within casual play environments.
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