Poliwrath Pokemon Base Set 2 #15
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Poliwrath Card Facts & History
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Set Lore
Poliwrath #15 is one of Base Set 2’s holo rares, a 2000 reprint set that remixed cards from Base Set and Jungle and became the first English Pokémon TCG expansion to use Cosmos Holofoil, giving this card a distinct early-WotC shine collectors still chase.
Card History
This Base Set 2 Poliwrath keeps the classic early-game combination of Water Gun for scalable pressure and Whirlpool for Energy denial, a control-style attack pair that made Stage 2 Water decks feel especially punishing in the Wizards era.
Artist
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives Poliwrath the clean, foundational Gen I look that many collectors see as the visual DNA of the hobby.
In-Game
Poliwrath is a pure Generation I icon, and official Pokédex material emphasizes its elite swimming ability—faster than top human swimmers—which fits this card’s heavy Water typing and aggressive battlefield presence.
Cultural Impact
Because Base Set 2 was released only in English and had no 1st Edition print run, holo cards like Poliwrath occupy a unique niche for collectors who want vintage WotC nostalgia without the exact same identity as the original Base Set print.
Card Reference
About Poliwrath (Pokemon Base Set 2 #15)
Poliwrath is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set 2 set, card number 15. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $21.37, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 2 listings currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $17.47 to $21.70, with a median of $18.68.
Card details
- Card Number
- #15
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Poliwrath from Pokemon Base Set 2 #15?
The current market price of Poliwrath is $21.37. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Poliwrath from?
Poliwrath is from the Pokemon Base Set 2 set, card number 15, released in 2000.
Is Poliwrath worth grading?
Whether Poliwrath is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Poliwrath?
You can buy or sell Poliwrath on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 5,000 PSA graded copies tracked.
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