Pooka
Poliwrath
#18/36 in Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue), Uncommon, 80 HP, illustrated by Yuuki Kawamura.
- Card number
- #18/36
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- HP
- 80 HP
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- March 23, 1998
- Illustrator
- Yuuki Kawamura
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Collector Notes
Poliwrath
Poliwrath appears in the Japanese print of Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue), released on March 23, 1998. Poliwrath is a uncommon rarity and 80 HP. The Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set contains 36 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Yuuki Kawamura.
Collector Insights
Poliwrath is a Pokémon card from the Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set, released on March 23, 1998. It features artwork by Yuuki Kawamura and has a theme color of #9cb19d. The card has 80 HP and is classified as Uncommon rarity. Poliwrath includes two attacks: Mega Punch, which costs two Water Energy and deals 30 damage, and Hydro Pump, requiring three Water Energy to deal 40+ damage. The Hydro Pump attack adds 10 damage for each unused Water Energy attached to the Pokémon, with a maximum bonus of 20. The card’s design reflects its Water-type attributes through its energy costs and damage output. Its balanced stats and dual attack options highlight its versatility within the game’s mechanics. The set’s release date and artistic style contribute to its historical significance in the Pokémon TCG.
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