Misty's Poliwrath #39 from Challenge from the Darkness - Rare - Illustrated by Ken Sugimori
Water

Misty's Poliwrath

#39/98 in Challenge from the Darkness, Rare, 90 HP, Water, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Card number
#39/98
Rarity
Rare
HP
90 HP
Type
Water
Language
Japanese
Release date
June 25, 1999
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Original name
カスミのニョロボン
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Collector Notes

Misty's Poliwrath

Misty's Poliwrath appears in the Japanese print of Challenge from the Darkness, released on June 25, 1999. Misty's Poliwrath is a rare rarity and 90 HP. The Challenge from the Darkness set contains 98 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.

Collector Insights

Misty's Poliwrath is a Pokémon card featuring a Water-type Pokémon with 90 HP. The card was released in the Challenge from the Darkness set on June 25, 1999, and is numbered 39. It is classified as a Rare card and is illustrated by artist Ken Sugimori. The card's theme color is a muted greenish-blue (#7e9e96), reflecting its Water typing. Misty's Poliwrath has a single attack named Water Ring, which costs two Water and two Colorless Energy. This attack deals 30 damage and inflicts 10 damage to each opposing Pokémon that is not Water-type on the opponent's Bench. The effect bypasses Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon, making it a strategic defensive tool. The card's design and mechanics align with its role in the Pokémon TCG's competitive and narrative frameworks.

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