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.
Essay · Neo Discovery
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Catalogue plate
№ 9/75
Composition
StyleCartoonishTraditional
MoodEnergeticPlayful
CompositionDynamicFocused
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
90
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Poliwhirl
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Corkscrew Punch
30
Submission
70
Poliwrath does 20 damage to itself.
Authorship
More from Shin-ichi Yoshida
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Neo Discovery, 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.
