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Poliwrath
#33/102 in Expansion Pack, Rare Holo, 90 HP, Water, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
- Card number
- #33/102
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- HP
- 90 HP
- Type
- Water
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- October 20, 1996
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Original name
- ニョロボン
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Collector Notes
Poliwrath
Poliwrath appears in the Japanese print of Expansion Pack, released on October 20, 1996. Poliwrath is a rare holo rarity and 90 HP. The Expansion Pack set contains 102 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.
Collector Insights
Poliwrath is a Pokémon with 90 HP and a Rare Holo rarity, featured in the Expansion Pack set released on October 20, 1996. Its artwork was created by artist Ken Sugimori, and it carries a theme color of #5a8aa6. The card includes two attacks: Water Gun and Whirlpool. Water Gun requires two Water Energy and one Colorless Energy, dealing 30 damage plus 10 additional damage for each Water Energy attached to Poliwrath but not used to power the attack. The attack’s effect specifies that extra Water Energy beyond the second does not count toward the bonus. Whirlpool demands two Water Energy and two Colorless Energy, dealing 40 damage and allowing the player to discard one Energy card attached to the defending Pokémon. The card’s design and mechanics reflect its role in the game’s original release, emphasizing strategic energy management and tactical advantages.
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