Poliwrath 15/130 Cosmos Holo Pokémon Base Set 2 Raw

Pokémon: Poliwrath

Series: Base Set

Set: Base Set 2

Card Number: 15/130

Rarity: R

Grade: Raw

Year: 2018

Illustrator:  Ken Sugimori

Type: N/A

The Poliwrath card (15/130), specifically the Holo Rare version from the Base Set 2 expansion of the Pokémon TCG, is a premium raw collectible released on February 24, 2000. Featuring artwork by Ken Sugimori, this Water-type Stage 2 Pokémon evolves from Poliwhirl and is distinguished by its shimmering holofoil finish.

Mechanically, this card possesses 90 HP and features two attacks: Water Gun ([1 Water + 2 Colorless], 30+ damage), which deals 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Poliwrath but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost, up to a maximum of 20 additional damage; and Whirlpool ([2 Water + 2 Colorless], 40 damage), which allows the player to choose 1 Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon and discard it, providing powerful energy disruption. The card has a Grass Weakness of ×2, no resistance, and a retreat cost of 3 Colorless energy, with the Pokédex entry noting: "When Poliwrath senses danger, it becomes agitated and sways its six arms, making it ready to attack."

The Holo Rare version of Poliwrath 15/130 is particularly prized by collectors completing the Base Set 2 master set, as it represents the holofoil variant alongside the non-holo 74/130. The 15/130 Holo commands a significant premium due to its enhanced foil quality and distinct illustration. Its ability to scale damage through Water Energy attachment while providing potent energy disruption ensures consistent demand for raw copies in tournament-ready condition, particularly as the 2000 Base Set 2 era continues to gain vintage collectibility value and the Water-type archetype remains one of the most iconic in the franchise's history.

Product Details

Card Number / Rarity:015/130 / Holo Rare

Card Type / HP / Stage:Water / 90 / Stage 2

Attack 1:[1WW] 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. You can't add more than 20 damage this way.

Attack 2:[2WW] Whirlpool (40)
If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 of them and discard it.

Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost:G / / 3

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