Poliwrath (Base Set 2 #15) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Poliwrath from Base Set 2 is a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon card with 90 HP. It evolves from Poliwhirl and features two attacks: Water Gun, which deals 30 damage plus additional damage based on attached Water Energy, and Whirlpool, which can discard an Energy card from the opponent’s Pokémon while dealing 40 damage. This card has a retreat cost of 3 and a Grass-type weakness. It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as a Rare Holo.

Key Printings

• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 15
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• HP: 90
• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Poliwhirl)
• Attacks: Water Gun, Whirlpool
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3

Variants & Identifiers

This Poliwrath card has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base4” and card number 15. The card does not have a regulation mark, and its legality status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To maintain the value and condition of this Rare Holo Poliwrath card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints many classic cards with updated artwork and holofoil patterns. Poliwrath #15 stands out as a powerful Stage 2 Water-type with versatile attacks, making it a desirable card for collectors of early Pokémon TCG history.

Legality: unknown