Aqua Patch 161 / 145 Pokemon Card from Guardians Rising Set

About the Aqua Patch Trainer Card

Aqua Patch is a Item Trainer card from the Guardians Rising set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 161/145 and is classified as Rare Secret. The Guardians Rising set was released on May 5, 2017.

Aqua Patch Trainer Card Details

Card name: Aqua Patch

Card number: 161/145

Set: Guardians Rising

Series: Sun & Moon

Rarity: Rare Secret

Card type: Trainer (Item)

Artist: Toyste Beach

Release date: May 5, 2017

Why Collect the Aqua Patch Trainer Card?

Aqua Patch sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Guardians Rising set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Aqua Patch Trainer Card

Aqua Patch was illustrated by Toyste Beach.

For Rare Secret cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.

Market Price and Value of the Aqua Patch Trainer Card

The current aggregated market price for Aqua Patch is about $7.26. Recent listings range from roughly $5.90 (low) to $96.95 (high), with a mid-point near $8.32. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Guardians Rising set has a median card value near $0.59 and an average near $5.79, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -65% over the last 7 days and -71% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Guardians Rising set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Aqua Patch Trainer Card

Whether Aqua Patch 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 174 copies of this card, of which 69 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 39.7%. 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 Aqua Patch Trainer Card?

Rare Secret cards such as Aqua Patch are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Its collector number (161/145) sits above the set's printed total of 145, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 174 copies to date.

Other Printings of Aqua Patch

Aqua Patch appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Guardians Rising 119 (around $0.47).

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 Aqua Patch Trainer Card

The Aqua Patch trainer card is a Rare Secret card from the Guardians Rising set (Sun & Moon series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $7.26; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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