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Poliwrath
Unseen Forces 11/115 • holo-rare
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Number
- 11/115
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2005
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $121.66
- Artist
- Hajime Kusajima
What it does
If Poliwrath is your Active Pokémon and is Knocked Out by damage from an opponent's attack, the Attacking Pokémon is now Confused.
If the Defending Pokémon is a Darkness Pokémon or has Dark in its name, this attack does 40 damage plus 30 more damage.
If the Defending Pokémon is a Stage 2 Evolved Pokémon, this attack does 60 damage plus 30 more damage.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2005 as part of the EX Unseen Forces expansion, this Poliwrath card represents a transitional era in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The set focused heavily on Johto-region Pokémon and introduced new game mechanics, such as the inclusion of Unown and various Pokémon-ex, to refresh the competitive landscape. As a holo-rare card, it served as a collector-focused centerpiece within a set known for its nostalgic art direction and its return to the roots of the second generation.
The artwork on this card follows the stylized aesthetic prevalent during the mid-2000s under the Wizards of the Coast and later The Pokémon Company International transition. It depicts Poliwrath in a dynamic, aggressive fighting stance, emphasizing its dual Water and Fighting typing. The illustration was crafted to showcase the character's muscular build and intensity, aligning with its reputation as a powerful combatant in the early competitive meta, where it was often used for its disruptive attacks and high hit points.
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