Pokémon - 2 Card - Poliwhirl & Poliwrath 1997 Topsun – 2 Japanese Green Back Cards

Pokémon Topsun – Poliwhirl & Poliwrath – 2 Japanese Green Back Cards – 1997

A matching pair of vintage Japanese Pokémon Topsun cards featuring Poliwhirl and its evolution, Poliwrath, both in the Green Back variant.

The lot includes:

• No. 061 – Poliwhirl / ニョロゾ (Nyorozo)
• No. 062 – Poliwrath / ニョロボン (Nyorobon)

These consecutively numbered cards feature the characters’ distinctive spiral-belly designs, with Poliwhirl shown in a relaxed pose and Poliwrath with raised fists.

Both fronts display the characteristic Topsun red-and-green backgrounds patterned with Pokémon silhouettes, framed by cream-yellow borders. Japanese information panels beneath the illustrations describe each Pokémon’s type, height, weight, moves and characteristics. Poliwhirl is listed as a Water type, while Poliwrath is identified as Water/Fighting.

The reverses feature repeating diagonal green Topsun and Pokémon Card lettering.

Details:

• Series: Pokémon Topsun
• Variant: Green Back
• Language: Japanese
• Year: 1997
• Printed copyright: 1995 Nintendo / Creatures Inc. / GAME FREAK inc.
• Quantity: 2 non-holographic cards
• Grading: Ungraded

Condition:

Both cards retain strong colours and clearly legible printing. Visible signs of handling include small surface marks and some edge and corner wear. Poliwhirl shows more noticeable wear around the upper-right corner and top border. Please examine the detailed photographs for the individual condition of each card.

The cards are photographed in clear protective sleeves and rigid holders; some visible reflections and surface lines may relate to the protective plastic.

An attractive evolution pair for collectors of vintage Japanese Pokémon cards, first-generation characters or the Topsun Green Back series.

The exact two cards pictured are included. All photographs form part of the description.