Golisopod 18 / 189 Pokemon Card from Darkness Ablaze Set
Golisopod is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the Darkness Ablaze set in the Sword & Shield series. It has 130 HP and is classified as a Rare Holo card. The artist…
- Set: Darkness Ablaze
- Number: 18/189
- Rarity: Rare Holo
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About the Golisopod Pokémon Card
Golisopod is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Darkness Ablaze set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 18/189 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.
The card includes the flavor text: “It will do anything to win, taking advantage of every opening and finishing opponents off with the small claws on its front legs.”.
Golisopod Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Golisopod
Card number: 18/189
Set: Darkness Ablaze
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Grass
HP: 130
Artist: Ryuta Fuse
Release date: August 14, 2020
National Pokédex number: 768
Why Collect the Golisopod Pokémon Card?
Golisopod is a solid addition to the Darkness Ablaze set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Golisopod Pokémon Card
Golisopod was illustrated by Ryuta Fuse.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Golisopod Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Golisopod is about $0.38. Recent listings range from roughly $0.23 (low) to
For context, the Darkness Ablaze set has a median card value near $0.38 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Darkness Ablaze set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Golisopod Pokémon Card
Whether Golisopod is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 73 copies of this card, of which 41 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 56.2%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Golisopod Pokémon Card?
Rare Holo cards like Golisopod are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 73 copies to date.
Other Printings of Golisopod
Golisopod appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include SM Black Star Promos SM52 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Golisopod Pokémon Card
The Golisopod pokémon card is a Rare Holo card from the Darkness Ablaze set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Darkness Ablaze set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.38; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Golisopod card from?
Golisopod is from the Darkness Ablaze set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 18/189 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Golisopod card?
Golisopod is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Golisopod 18/189 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $0.38, within a recent range of roughly $0.23 to
Is the Golisopod card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 73 copies so far, with about 56.2% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Golisopod?
PSA has graded 73 copies, of which 41 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 56.2%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Golisopod card?
Rare Holo cards like Golisopod are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Darkness Ablaze set released?
The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.
Are there other printings of Golisopod?
Yes. Golisopod appears on 7 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.