Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Poliwhirl in a vibrant autumn setting, surrounded by falling leaves that add warmth to the scene. With its round body and playful expression, Poliwhirl appears to be enjoying a moment of tranquility, perhaps preparing for a gentle splash in the nearby water. The traditional Japanese building in the background hints at a connection to nature and culture, grounding Poliwhirl in its environment. This snapshot captures a serene yet lively moment in the Pokémon's world.
Essay · HS—Unleashed
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Catalogue plate
№ 37/95
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionBalancedDynamic
PaletteContrastingVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Poliwag
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Hypnoblast
20
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Light Punch
30
Authorship
More from Naoyo Kimura
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
HS—Unleashed, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Poliwhirl
The Poliwhirl canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
