Poliwhirl (ex6-46) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Poliwhirl is an Uncommon card from the FireRed LeafGreen set, numbered 46. It features 80 HP and the attack Bubble. This lively Water-type Pokémon offers solid play potential with its straightforward design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Poliwag)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Energy Stream: Attach a basic Energy from discard to Poliwhirl (10 damage)
• Bubble: 20 damage; flip a coin to paralyze the Defending Pokémon

Key Printings

This Poliwhirl card is from the ex FireRed LeafGreen set, identified by the set code ex6 and card number 46. It is an uncommon rarity card, making it a moderately sought-after piece for collectors focusing on the ex series or Water-type Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Poliwhirl card. Key identifiers include the illustrator Ken Sugimori’s artwork and the card’s unique attacks and retreat cost. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/ex6/ex6-46.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, but its exact tournament legality is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant Ken Sugimori illustration and maintain card condition, store this Poliwhirl in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to keep its value intact.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex FireRed LeafGreen (ex6): This set features Pokémon from the FireRed and LeafGreen video games, with Poliwhirl as a Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon. The set is known for its detailed artwork and balanced gameplay cards, with Poliwhirl serving as a solid mid-evolution option.