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Poliwrath
Base 13/102 • holo-rare
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 13/102
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $35.14
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Poliwrath but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. Extra Water Energy after the 2nd doesn't count.
If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 of them and discard it.
An adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Poliwrath card, numbered 13/102, was released in the original 1999 Base Set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which served as the international debut of the franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri. Designed to mirror the mechanics of the original Game Boy titles, this set introduced Western players to the concept of creature evolution, with Poliwrath representing the final stage in a line beginning with Poliwag. The card's artwork was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer for the series, who utilized a distinct, minimalist style that emphasized the creature's muscular, aggressive posture to differentiate it from its earlier, more docile forms.
Upon its release, the card became a focal point for players due to its Water-type status and the inclusion of the 'Bubblebeam' and 'Water Gun' attacks, which were highly effective in the early competitive meta. The holographic treatment was intended to signify its status as a Rare Holo card, making it a sought-after pull from booster packs. While it did not attain the same legendary market status as the Charizard card from the same set, its design remains a quintessential example of the aesthetic language established by Creatures Inc. and Media Factory during the early expansion of the Pokémon brand.
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