Misty's Poliwag #13 from Miscellaneous Decks - Illustrated by Ken Sugimori

Misty's Poliwag

#13/73 in Miscellaneous Decks, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Card number
#13/73
Language
Japanese
Release date
October 15, 1996
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
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Collector Notes

Misty's Poliwag

Misty's Poliwag appears in the Japanese print of Miscellaneous Decks, released on October 15, 1996. The Miscellaneous Decks set contains 73 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.

Collector Insights

Misty's Poliwag is a Pokémon Trading Card Game card illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It is part of the Miscellaneous Decks set, released on October 15, 1996. The card features two distinct attacks: Hypnotic Stare, which requires 1 Water energy and involves flipping a coin to potentially paralyze or asleep the defending Pokémon, and Tail Rap, needing 2 energy (Water and Colorless) to flip 2 coins and deal damage based on the number of heads. The card’s design aligns with the set’s thematic focus, reflected in its associated theme color of #9bb296. No additional text or flavor descriptions are included beyond the attack mechanics. The card’s placement within the Miscellaneous Decks set indicates its inclusion in a collection of varied or experimental cards from the era. Its release date situates it among early Pokémon TCG cards, offering insight into its historical context within the game’s development.

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