Curatorial Commentary
The card features Poliwhirl in a vibrant setting, surrounded by colorful patterns that evoke a sense of playfulness. Its round body and expressive eyes give it a lively character, as it seems ready to leap into action or splash about in a nearby pond. The background suggests a cheerful environment, enhancing the feeling of joy and energy that Poliwhirl embodies. This snapshot captures a moment of potential adventure in its aquatic world.
Essay · 151
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Game mechanics
HP
90
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Poliwag
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Wave Splash
20
Frog Hop
30+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 60 more damage.
Authorship
More from Kurata So
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
151, 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.
