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Poliwhirl

Base Set 2 57/130 • uncommon

Set: Base Set 2
Number: 57/130
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2000
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $1.44
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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What it's worth

$1.44market price via TCGplayer · Nov 3, 2026$1.04 – $1.83 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a member of the water-type family, this card captures a classic stage in a well-known evolutionary line. Its status as an uncommon find makes it a steady presence for those building a complete set from this particular collection.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPStage 1

Cost: water energy water energyAmnesia

Choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon's attacks. That Pokémon can't use that attack during your opponent's next turn.

Cost: water energy water energy colorless energyDoubleslap30×

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

Weaknessgrass energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Poliwhirl first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the late 1990s, with this specific iteration released as part of the Base Set 2 expansion in 2000. Base Set 2 was designed as a reprint collection intended to maintain the availability of key cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions for players who had joined the hobby after the initial print runs concluded.

The card features artwork by the prolific illustrator Ken Sugimori, whose minimalist, iconic style defined the visual identity of the early Pokémon franchise. Sugimori sought to capture the creature's energetic, fluid nature, focusing on the distinct spiral pattern on its abdomen that has become a signature element of its design. Upon release, the card was widely accessible to collectors and players alike, serving as a staple inclusion in early water-type decks during the game's formative years.

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Other printings

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About

About Poliwhirl

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