Poliwrath

Poliwrath

Selected Masterpiece • 9/75
Market Price $48.29
Neo Discovery Neo 2001
The Illustrator

Shin-ichi Yoshida

Shin-ichi Yoshida is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2021, spanning 52 cards. Work appears across Neo Discovery and Neo Destiny, with strong representation in Aquapolis. The look favors vibrant, contrasting color and clear, character-forward staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Poliwrath card captures a moment of this determined Pokémon, showcasing its muscular form and distinctive spiral pattern. Surrounded by a shimmering backdrop, Poliwrath appears ready for action, embodying both strength and agility. Its expression conveys a sense of focus, as if it's preparing to take on a challenge. This small snapshot invites viewers into a world where water and land converge, highlighting Poliwrath's dual nature.”

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 16, 2026.

Card Type Fighting
Era
Neo
Release
01/06/2001

Corkscrew Punch

30

Submission

70

Poliwrath does 20 damage to itself.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost