Base Set · #59

Poliwag

Physical Pokémon TCG

Poliwag #59 from Base Set. Common rarity. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

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Set: Base Set
Card number: 59
Rarity: Common
Print finishes: Normal
Category: Pokemon
Artist: Ken Sugimori
HP: 40
Type: Water
Stage: Basic
Retreat cost: 1

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Card text

Water

Water Gun 10+

Does 10 damage plus 10 damage for each Energy attached to Poliwag but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. Extra Energy after the end don't count.

Battle profile

WeaknessGrass ×2

Pokédex entry

Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming over trying to stand.

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