Curatorial Commentary
Misty's Poliwrath stands poised in a dynamic moment, its muscular form capturing a sense of readiness. The swirling pattern on its belly draws the eye, hinting at the water-based abilities it wields. The background suggests a watery environment, perhaps a serene pond or river, where this Pokémon feels at home. This scene encapsulates the essence of a determined creature, prepared to engage in its aquatic world.
Essay · Gym Heroes
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Catalogue plate
№ 31/132
Composition
StyleCartoonClassicSimple
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionClearStatic
PaletteBrightLimited
Game mechanics
HP
90
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Misty's Poliwhirl
Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat
Water Ring
30
Does 10 damage to each Pokémon that isn't Water on each player's Bench. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Gym Heroes, 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.
