Poliwrath 13/102
Set: Base Set
Released: Jan 9, 1999
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| Grade | Price | 30d | vs Raw | Add To Collection | eBay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA10 | 1,128.38 | 7.71% | x31 | ||
| PSA9 | 150.36 | 18.99% | x4.2 | ||
| PSA8.5 | 60.96 | — | x1.7 | ||
| PSA8 | 74.91 | 5.20% | x2.1 | ||
| PSA7 | 65.34 | 23.12% | x1.8 |
About Poliwrath
An adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #62
- Card Number 13/102
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date09/01/1999
- SeriesBase
- Expansion Base Set
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water - Health Points90 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2 - Retreat Cost


Colorless ×3
Attacks
- Water Gun30+



Does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Poliwrath but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. Extra Water Energy after the 2nd doesn't count.
- Whirlpool40




If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 of them and discard it.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Poliwrath standing firmly with clenched fists, surrounded by a cosmic, starry background that highlights its determined expression and muscular, amphibious form ready for battle.
Playability Overview
Poliwrath's strong Water Gun scales well with energy attachments, but its high retreat cost and reliance on setup limit its playability in fast-paced matches.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Cosmic WatersThis card works great as a solid anchor on a water-themed page with a twist: the starry, cosmic background gives it a unique vibe. Place it with other water-types but also some mystical or space-themed cards to highlight its glowing, galaxy-like aura.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Cool / Blue Glow / Night Swim / Starry Sky















