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Poliwrath
HS—Unleashed 21/95 • rare
- Set
- HS—Unleashed
- Number
- 21/95
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2010
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $5.00
- Artist
- Naoyo Kimura
What it does
Does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 60 damage plus 40 more damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in the 2010 HS—Unleashed expansion, this Poliwrath card emerged during a transition period in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, characterized by the introduction of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. The set was designed to tie in with the re-imagined Nintendo DS games of the same name, aiming to evoke nostalgia among longtime fans while introducing new mechanics like Prime cards. The artwork reflects the shift toward more modern, dynamic digital illustration styles that defined the late-2000s era of the franchise.
This card was illustrated by Midori Harada, a prolific artist who has contributed to the TCG for many years. Harada typically aims to capture the specific personality of the Pokémon in a fluid, expressive manner, often focusing on the creature's power and posture in combat. Within the competitive landscape of its time, this specific rare-tier Poliwrath was primarily sought after by players looking to complete their HS—Unleashed set or by those building decks around water-type synergy, rather than as a centerpiece for professional tournament play.
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