Poliwrath 15/130
Pokemon card from Base Set 2 · released Feb 24, 2000
Poliwrath is a Rare Water-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 15/130 in Base Set 2 (released Feb 24, 2000), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$22.42 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$20.10 to ~$22.42, up 11.5%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$22.42 | ~$11.00 | ~$16.82 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Sealed Base Set 2 products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Base Set 2 |
| Number | 15/130 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Water |
| HP | 90 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Poliwhirl |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number15/130Card 15 of the 130 in the main Base Set 2 list.
- Set symbol
The small Base Set 2 symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Ken Sugimori” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Water Gun30Does 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 Energy after the 2nd doesn't count.
Whirlpool40If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 and discard it.
Weakness: Grass ×2 · Retreat cost: 3
Other Poliwrath printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.