Poliwhirl (Lost Origin 31) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Poliwhirl from the Lost Origin set is an uncommon card numbered 31. It features 90 HP and highlights the coin-flip damage potential of Double Smash. This lively Pokémon offers straightforward gameplay with its focused move.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Poliwag)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: F
• Flavor Text: “Staring at the swirl on its belly causes drowsiness. This trait of Poliwhirl’s has been used in place of lullabies to get children to go to sleep.”

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Lost Origin set, card number 31, and features two attacks:
– Light Punch: Deals 30 damage for a cost of two Colorless energies.
– Double Smash: Costs one Water and two Colorless energies; flip two coins, dealing 50 damage for each heads.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Poliwhirl card. It can be identified by its set code “swsh11” and number “31” within the Lost Origin series. The illustrator credited is Scav. The card image can be referenced at /images/swsh11/swsh11-31.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since the card’s artwork and text are key identifiers for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Origin: This set includes the Poliwhirl card as a solid Stage 1 Water-type option with moderate HP and versatile attacks. The set’s theme and release date remain unspecified, but the card’s unique flavor text and artwork make it a notable collectible within the series.