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Poliwag
Lost Origin 030/196 • common
- Set
- Lost Origin
- Number
- 030/196
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2022
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.16
- Artist
- Miki Tanaka
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon.
For Poliwag, swimming is easier than walking. The swirl pattern on its belly is actually part of the Pokémon's innards showing through the skin.
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Where it came from
Poliwag card 030/196 was released as part of the Lost Origin expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in late 2022. This set is heavily themed around the Hisui region, drawing thematic inspiration from the video game Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and features the return of the Lost Zone mechanic. Poliwag, a classic Generation I Water-type Pokémon, appears here as a common card designed to fit within the set's broader mechanical focus on synergy.
The card features an illustration by the artist sowsow, who is recognized for a distinct, soft, and vibrant aesthetic. In this piece, sowsow emphasizes the playful and fluid nature of Poliwag, placing it in a bright, aquatic environment that aligns with the artist's signature use of clean lines and gentle shading. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players and collectors who appreciate the consistent, stylized artwork that sowsow has contributed to the modern era of the trading card game.
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