Poliwag

Poliwag

Poliwag appears in the English print of Lost Origin, released on September 9, 2022. Poliwag is a common rarity and 60 HP. The Lost Origin set contains 217 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Miki Tanaka.

Collector Insights

Poliwag is a Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP, featuring a Colorless retreat cost and a Lightning weakness ×2. It belongs to the Sword & Shield series, specifically the Lost Origin set, released on September 9, 2022. The card’s artist is Miki Tanaka, and its flavor text describes Poliwag’s preference for swimming over walking, with the swirl pattern on its belly revealing internal structures. The Pokémon’s sole attack, Splashing Dodge, requires one Water energy and deals 10 damage, allowing the player to flip a coin to potentially prevent all damage and effects from attacks during the opponent’s next turn. Poliwag’s design emphasizes its aquatic nature, reflecting its role as a Water-type evolution. The card’s rarity is Common, and it carries the regulation mark F. Its simplicity in gameplay mechanics aligns with its straightforward attributes.

For Poliwag, swimming is easier than walking. The swirl pattern on its belly is actually part of the Pokémon's innards showing through the skin.

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