Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

Selected Masterpiece • 44/75
Market Price $2.63
Neo Discovery Neo 2001
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Poliwhirl in a serene, watery environment, its round body partially submerged as it playfully splashes about. The gentle curves of the landscape and the vibrant colors create a sense of tranquility, inviting the viewer into this peaceful moment. Poliwhirl's expressive eyes suggest a mix of curiosity and mischief, embodying the playful spirit of this tadpole Pokémon. Overall, the scene captures a snapshot of joy and carefree exploration in its natural habitat.”

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 17, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Water
Era
Neo
Release
01/06/2001

Belly Drum

Put 3 damage counters on Poliwhirl. If this doesn't Knock Out Poliwhirl, search your deck for 2 Basic Energy cards and attach them to Poliwhirl. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Water Gun

30+

Does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Poliwhirl but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 20 damage in this way.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost