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Poliwhirl
Neo Discovery 44/75 • uncommon
- Set
- Neo Discovery
- Number
- 44/75
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2001
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $12.93
- Artist
- Kagemaru Himeno
What it does
Put 3 damage counters on Poliwhirl. If this doesn't Knock Out Poliwhirl, search your deck for 2 Basic Energy cards and attach them to Poliwhirl. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Poliwhirl but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 20 damage in this way.
The swirl on its belly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in June 2001, the Neo Discovery expansion served as the second installment in the Neo series for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, acting as the western localization of the Japanese 'Expansion Sheet' and 'Crossing the Ruins' sets. This set was pivotal for introducing the Generation II Pokémon from the Johto region to Western players, reflecting the transition from the original 151 creatures to a broader, more diverse roster.
The Poliwhirl card, numbered 44/75, features artwork by the prolific illustrator Atsuko Nishida. Her design captures the classic, circular aesthetic of the character, emphasizing its iconic swirl pattern and playful demeanor. As an uncommon card, it was designed to bridge the power gap between basic Pokémon and the more formidable evolutions, serving as a functional staple for water-type decks during the early 2000s meta.
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