
Polteageist is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It is illustrated by artist kirisAki and is part of the Darkness Ablaze set from the Sword & Shield…
Polteageist is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Darkness Ablaze set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 83/189 and is classified as Uncommon. The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.
The card includes the flavor text: “This species lives in antique teapots. Most pots are forgeries, but on rare occasions, an authentic work is found.”.
Card name: Polteageist
Card number: 83/189
Set: Darkness Ablaze
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Psychic
HP: 60
Artist: kirisAki
Release date: August 14, 2020
National Pokédex number: 855
Polteageist is most often collected as part of a complete Darkness Ablaze set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Polteageist was illustrated by kirisAki.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Polteageist is about $0.28. Recent listings range from roughly $0.10 (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.
Whether Polteageist 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 31 copies of this card, of which 17 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 54.8%. 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.
As an Uncommon card, Polteageist sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 31 copies to date.
Polteageist appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV053 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Polteageist pokémon card is a Uncommon 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 $0.28; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Polteageist is from the Darkness Ablaze set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 83/189 with the Uncommon rarity.
Polteageist is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.28, within a recent range of roughly $0.10 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 31 copies so far, with about 54.8% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 31 copies, of which 17 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 54.8%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Polteageist sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.
Yes. Polteageist appears on 5 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.