Poliwhirl (Base Set 2 #57) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Poliwhirl from Base Set 2 is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon card with 60 HP. It evolves from Poliwag and features two attacks: Amnesia, which disables one of the Defending Pokémon’s attacks for the opponent’s next turn, and Doubleslap, which deals 30 damage times the number of heads from two coin flips. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a Grass-type weakness (×2). It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as Uncommon rarity. The card’s legality status is unknown.

Key Printings

• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 57
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori

Variants & Identifiers

This exact printing has no known print variants. It can be identified by its set code “base4” and number 57. The card is part of the Base Set 2 series and is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon evolving from Poliwag.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Poliwhirl card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid handling the card with dirty or oily hands to prevent surface damage. Use rigid top loaders or binders designed for Pokémon cards for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints many classic cards with updated artwork and layout. Poliwhirl #57 continues to showcase the Water-type line with functional attacks that offer strategic play, such as disabling opponent attacks and variable damage output. It remains a solid collectible due to its classic illustrator and nostalgic value.

Legality: unknown