Poliwrath (Evolutions 25) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Poliwrath from the Evolutions set is a Rare Holo card numbered 25. This card features a robust 140 HP and the dynamic attack Whirlpool. Its vivid design captures Poliwrath’s energetic presence in battle.

Quick Facts

• Stage: Stage 2
• Type: Water
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: An adept swimmer, it knows the front crawl, butterfly, and more. It is faster than the best human swimmers.
• Evolves From: Poliwhirl

Key Printings

This Poliwrath card is from the XY series, specifically the Evolutions set (xy12).

• Attacks:
• Dashing Punch — 50+ damage; gains a bonus if Poliwrath was switched from the Bench this turn.
• Whirlpool — 80 damage; forces the opponent to discard an Energy attached to their Active Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known variants or alternate printings. It is identified by the card number 25 in the Evolutions set and is a Rare Holo card. The illustrator is Ken Sugimori.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish and maintain card condition, store this Poliwrath card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder for added protection during handling or display.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolutions (xy12): This set revisits classic Pokémon with updated artwork and mechanics. Poliwrath 25 stands out as a powerful Stage 2 Water-type with solid HP and versatile attacks, appealing to collectors and fans of the original series alike.