Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

Selected Masterpiece • 38/214
Artist Yukiko Baba
Market Price $0.62
Unbroken Bonds Sun & Moon 2019
The Illustrator

Yukiko Baba

Yukiko Baba (馬場由起子) is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025. Artwork appears across sets including Aquapolis, Skyridge, and Fusion Strike, with a cartoonish, playful approach, clear compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Poliwhirl in a serene aquatic setting, surrounded by gentle ripples and lush greenery. With its round body and characteristic swirl, Poliwhirl appears to be playfully poised, as if ready to engage in a friendly challenge. Nearby, another Poliwhirl watches, adding a sense of camaraderie to the scene. This moment captures the essence of a tranquil day by the water, where the playful nature of these Pokémon shines through.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Water
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
03/05/2019

Bubble

20

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Knuckle Punch

40
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost