Poliwrath Collector’s Guide: Neo Discovery #9

Character Intro

Poliwrath from the Neo Discovery set (neo2-9) is a Rare Holo card featuring 90 HP and the attack Submission. Its bold illustration and classic holofoil make it a standout piece for Neo-era collectors.

Quick Facts

• HP: 90
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Poliwhirl)
• Type: Fighting
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attacks:
• Corkscrew Punch (30 damage, costs Fighting + Colorless)
• Submission (70 damage, costs 2 Fighting + 2 Colorless; Poliwrath does 20 damage to itself)
• Flavor Text: “Although an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.”
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: Shin-ichi Yoshida

Key Printings

Poliwrath appears in Neo Discovery as card number 9. It is a Rare Holo with no known alternate print variants. Its Fighting type and Stage 2 status highlight its evolution from Poliwhirl.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. This card is identified by the Neo Discovery set code “neo2,” card number 9, and the distinctive Rare Holo pattern typical of the set.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holofoil by sleeving the card and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and scratching.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Discovery: Poliwrath #9 is a Rare Holo Fighting-type Stage 2 Pokémon card illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida. It features two attacks, Corkscrew Punch and Submission, and showcases Poliwrath’s muscular build and aquatic abilities. The set’s release date is unknown, and the card has no known print variants.