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Poliwag
#9/41 in Intro Pack (Squirtle), 40 HP, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
- Card number
- #9/41
- HP
- 40 HP
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- July 30, 1999
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
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Collector Notes
Poliwag
Poliwag appears in the Japanese print of Intro Pack (Squirtle), released on July 30, 1999. Poliwag is a 40 HP. The Intro Pack (Squirtle) set contains 41 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.
Collector Insights
Poliwag is a Water-type Pokémon with 40 HP. Its sole attack, Water Gun, requires one Water Energy to use, dealing 10 damage plus 10 additional damage for each Water Energy attached to Poliwag that wasn’t used to power the attack. The extra damage is limited to two Water Energies, after which additional ones do not contribute. The card is part of the Intro Pack (Squirtle) set, released on July 30, 1999. Artist Ken Sugimori designed the card, and its theme color is a muted gray-blue (#616d79). Poliwag’s attack emphasizes the strategic use of attached Water Energies to maximize damage output. The card’s design and mechanics reflect its role as a foundational Water-type Pokémon in the series.
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