Poliwrath 13/102 · Base Set

Base Set

Poliwrath

13/102 90 HP · Water · Rare

English card price

28.91 € 30-day average · general reference

We do not have the Near Mint average for the English print yet. Meanwhile this is the Cardmarket 30-day average, which mixes every language and condition (updated 07/11/2026).

Number13/102
RarityRare
CategoryPokemon
StageStage2
Evolves fromPoliwhirl
TypeWater
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat cost3
Legality Standard: No · Expanded: No
FinishesHolo · 1st edition
IllustratorKen Sugimori

What to know about this card

  • It is card 13 of the 102 in the official Base Set checklist. If you are completing the set, mark it in your collection to keep track.
  • Rarity: Rare. The symbol in the bottom corner confirms it at a glance, as explained in Pokémon card rarities explained.
  • It exists in several finishes (Holo, 1st edition). Each one has its own price; the average above is for the regular version.
  • Artwork by Ken Sugimori. Some collectors chase every card by the same artist: how to start (in Spanish).
  • Given its price, check it before buying: see how to spot a fake card and whether grading is worth it.

Attacks

WaterWaterColorless

Water Gun

30+

Does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Poliwrath but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. Extra Water Energy after the 2nd doesn't count.

WaterWaterColorlessColorless

Whirlpool

40

If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 and discard it.

Flavour text

An adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.