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==Release information==
==Release information==
In Japan, this card was reprinted with artwork from one of five winning entries of the CoroCoro [[Pokémon Snap]] contest held in Spring 1999. This version is extremely rare and the exact number in existence is unknown. It was also later reprinted with the original artwork in the {{TCG|Intro Pack}}. This card was reprinted in the {{TCG|Base Set 2}} reprint set, which was only released outside of Japan.
In Japan, this card was reprinted with artwork by [[Hiroyuki Sasaki]], one of five winning entries of the CoroCoro [[Pokémon Snap]] Best Photo Contest held in Spring 1999. This version is extremely rare and the exact number in existence is unknown. It was also later reprinted with the original artwork in the {{TCG|Intro Pack}}. This card was reprinted in the {{TCG|Base Set 2}} reprint set, which was only released outside of Japan.
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Revision as of 19:42, 8 May 2011

Poliwag LV.13
ニョロモ Nyoromo
Water
PoliwagSnapBestPhotoContest.jpg
Pokémon Snap Best Photo Contest print
Photo. Hiroyuki Sasaki
Evolution stage Basic Pokémon
Card name Poliwag
Type Water
HP 40
weakness
Grass×2
resistance
None
retreat cost
 
English expansion Base Set
Rarity Common
English card no. 59/102
Japanese expansion Expansion Pack
Japanese rarity Common
Japanese expansion Unnumbered Promotional cards
Japanese Deck Kit Intro Pack
Japanese Deck Squirtle Deck
Japanese card no. 9
Expansion Base Set 2
Rarity Common
English card no. 88/130
TCG GB1 set Laboratory
TCG GB1 ID D16
TCG GB2 set Island of Fossil
TCG GB2 ID C22
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Poliwag.

Poliwag (Japanese: ニョロモ Nyoromo) is a Water-type Basic Pokémon card. It is part of the Base Set.

Card text

Water
Water Gun
みずでっぽう
10+
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Poliwag but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. Extra Water Energy after the 2nd don't count.


Pokédex data

Water
Water
Poliwag - Tadpole Pokémon
No. Height Weight
060 2'0" (0.6 m) 27 lbs. (12.4 kg)
Pokédex entry
Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming over trying to stand.
スベスベした黒い皮膚は薄く湿っている。内臓の一部が透けて渦巻状にみえる。


Release information

In Japan, this card was reprinted with artwork by Hiroyuki Sasaki, one of five winning entries of the CoroCoro Pokémon Snap Best Photo Contest held in Spring 1999. This version is extremely rare and the exact number in existence is unknown. It was also later reprinted with the original artwork in the Intro Pack. This card was reprinted in the Base Set 2 reprint set, which was only released outside of Japan.

Gallery

PoliwagBaseSet59.jpg
Base Set print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
PoliwagSnapBestPhotoContest.jpg
Pokémon Snap Best Photo Contest print
Photo. Hiroyuki Sasaki
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori


Trivia

  • The Japanese "Snap" print has a camera graphic where an expansion symbol would usually be.
  • The text on the bottom right of the "Snap" print reads: Best Photo Contest Winners Prize Card.

Origin

Water Gun is a move in the Pokémon games that Poliwag can learn. This card's English Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon Red and Blue, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from Pokémon Red and Green.


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