Poliwrath represents the alternate evolution path for Poliwhirl, chosen over Politoed when using a Water Stone. Known as an expert swimmer, Poliwrath can swim across the Pacific Ocean without stopping and has incredibly low body fat. The card's dual Water/Fighting typing was unique in Base Set. Its muscular build and determined expression made it appealing to collectors who preferred Pokemon with athletic, humanoid characteristics over cute designs.
- Type
- water
- Retreat Cost
- 3
- Weakness
- Grass
Attacks
Attack 1:[1 Colorless, 2 Water] Water Gun (30+)
Does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Poliwrath but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 20 damage in this way.
Attack 2:[2 Colorless, 2 Water] Whirlpool (40)
If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 of them and discard it.