Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Poliwrath sitting on a rocky outcrop, gazing thoughtfully at the moonlit sky. Its round body and spiral pattern stand out against the serene backdrop, creating a moment of calm in its aquatic world. The gentle waves lapping at the shore add to the tranquil atmosphere, suggesting a sense of introspection. In this quiet scene, Poliwrath seems to embody both strength and serenity.
Essay · Skyridge
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Catalogue plate
№ 26/144
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodLightheartedWhimsical
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteContrastingSoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
110
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Poliwhirl
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Spiral Punch
40+
Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage for each heads.
Authorship
More from Naoyo Kimura
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Skyridge, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Poliwrath
The Poliwrath canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
