Poliwrath 11/115
Set: Unseen Forces
Released: Aug 1, 2005
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #62
- Card Number 11/115
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorHajime Kusajima
- Release Date01/08/2005
- SeriesEX
- Expansion Unseen Forces
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fighting - Health Points120 HP
- Weakness
Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×2
Fighting 
Psychic ×2 
Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Spiral Swirl
If Poliwrath is your Active Pokémon and is Knocked Out by damage from an opponent's attack, the Attacking Pokémon is now Confused.
Attacks
- Beatdown40+
If the Defending Pokémon is a Darkness Pokémon or has Dark in its name, this attack does 40 damage plus 30 more damage.
- Hyper Splash60+
If the Defending Pokémon is a Stage 2 Evolved Pokémon, this attack does 60 damage plus 30 more damage.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Poliwrath charging forward through a spiraling, starry vortex, its muscular arms extended aggressively as it prepares to unleash a powerful attack amidst a dynamic, swirling cosmic backdrop.
Playability Overview
Poliwrath offers strategic value with its confusion-inducing ability and strong attacks against Dark and Stage 2 Pokémon, but its reliance on specific conditions and moderate HP limit its competitive viability.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Whirlpool FightersThis Poliwrath card fits great in a water action-themed page, especially alongside other fighting or water types. The swirling, starry background gives it a fluid motion vibe, making it a good page anchor surrounded by dynamic, powerful Pokémon with similar energy.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Intense / Dark Blue / Water Fighters / Spiral Motion
