Poliwrath Collector’s Guide: Sun Moon 32 Rare Holo

Character Intro

Poliwrath is a Rare Holo card from the Sun Moon set, numbered 32. It has 150 HP and features the attack Wake-Up Slap. Its bold design makes it a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Poliwhirl)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistances: None
• Attacks:
• Split Spiral Punch (30 damage): Confuses the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Wake-Up Slap (80+ damage): Deals 80 more damage if the opponent’s Active Pokémon has a Special Condition, then removes all Special Conditions.
• Flavor Text: Its percentage of body fat is nearly zero. Its body is entirely muscle, which makes it heavy and forces its swimming prowess to develop.

Key Printings

This exact printing is the Sun Moon set’s Rare Holo Poliwrath, card number 32. It features artwork by Midori Harada and is a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon with notable HP and attack versatility.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “sm1” and card number 32. The card’s rarity is Rare Holo, and it has no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its attacks provide strategic options for inflicting confusion and capitalizing on Special Conditions, but its playability in official tournaments is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and vibrant artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, and keep it in a stable environment to maintain its condition and collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sun Moon (sm1): This set introduced Poliwrath as a powerful Stage 2 Water-type with a Rare Holo rarity. The card’s muscular depiction and strong HP make it a standout in the set, although its tournament legality is unknown.