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Poliwhirl Base Set 2 2000
Card · Base Set 2 · 2000

Poliwhirl

$0.98 Latest known market value January 17, 2026
Uncommon Water
Curatorial Commentary

The Poliwhirl card captures a moment where this playful Pokémon stands poised, its round body and spiral-patterned belly drawing the viewer's eye. The background hints at a watery habitat, suggesting a serene yet lively environment where Poliwhirl feels at home. Its expression is curious and alert, embodying the spirit of a creature that thrives in both water and on land. This snapshot invites you to imagine the gentle ripples of a pond, where Poliwhirl playfully navigates its surroundings.

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Catalogue plate № 57/130
Identity
PokémonPoliwhirl
TypeWater
RarityUncommon
StageStage 1
Authorship
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Year2000
Plate №57/130
Composition
StyleCartoonClassicSimple
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionCenteredStatic
PaletteBlueWhiteYellow
Game mechanics
HP 60
Stage Stage 1 · evolves from Poliwag
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat
Amnesia

Choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon's attacks. That Pokémon can't use that attack during your opponent's next turn.

Doubleslap 30×

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.