Poliwhirl Collector’s Guide: Twilight Masquerade (sv6-42)

Character Intro

Poliwhirl from the Twilight Masquerade set is a common card numbered 42. This lively Pokémon boasts 100 HP and features the attacks Hypnosis and Double Slap. Its straightforward design makes it a reliable addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Poliwag)
• HP: 100
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: H
• Flavor Text: Its skin is moist all over its body. The skin on its belly spiral also feels smooth.

Key Printings

The key printing for Poliwhirl in the Pokémon TCG is this exact card from the Scarlet & Violet series set “Twilight Masquerade,” card number 42. It is a common rarity card illustrated by OKACHEKE.

Variants & Identifiers

This Poliwhirl card has no known print variants. It can be identified by its set code “sv6,” card number 42, and the unique illustration credited to OKACHEKE. The card features two attacks: Hypnosis, which puts the opponent’s Active Pokémon to sleep, and Double Slap, which deals 30 damage times the number of heads from two coin flips.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this Poliwhirl card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to keep its common rarity value intact.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Twilight Masquerade (sv6): This set includes Poliwhirl as a common Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with balanced HP and simple but effective attacks. The card fits well into collections focusing on the Scarlet & Violet series and features a fresh illustration style by OKACHEKE.