Politoed 25 / 145 Pokemon Card from Guardians Rising Set
Politoed is a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon with 130 HP. It appears in the Guardians Rising set of the Sun & Moon series and features artwork by Saya Tsuruta.…
Set: Guardians Rising
Number: 25/145
Rarity: Rare Holo
Set
About the Politoed Pokémon Card
Politoed is a Water-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Guardians Rising set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 25/145 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Guardians Rising set was released on May 5, 2017.
The card includes the flavor text: “They gather on moonlit nights to form a large chorus. Their cries sound angry and not at all pleasant, but they are certainly distinctive.”.
Politoed Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Politoed
Card number: 25/145
Set: Guardians Rising
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 2
Type: Water
HP: 130
Artist: Saya Tsuruta
Release date: May 5, 2017
National Pokédex number: 186
Why Collect the Politoed Pokémon Card?
Politoed is a solid addition to the Guardians Rising 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 Politoed Pokémon Card
Politoed was illustrated by Saya Tsuruta.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Politoed Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Politoed is about
.99. Recent listings range from roughly
.00 (low) to
9.92 (high), with a mid-point near
.99. 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 below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +28% over the last 7 days and +14% 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 Politoed Pokémon Card
Whether Politoed 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 46 copies of this card, of which 8 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 17.4%. 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 Politoed Pokémon Card?
Rare Holo cards like Politoed 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 46 copies to date.
Other Printings of Politoed
Politoed appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge H23 (around $450), Neo Discovery 8 (around
92) and Skyridge 25 (around $90.70).
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 Politoed Pokémon Card
The Politoed pokémon card is a Rare Holo card from the Guardians Rising set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Guardians Rising set. Its current aggregated market price is about
.99; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Politoed card from?
Politoed is from the Guardians Rising set (Sun & Moon series), numbered 25/145 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Politoed card?
Politoed is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Politoed 25/145 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
.99, within a recent range of roughly
.00 to
9.92. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Politoed card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 46 copies so far, with about 17.4% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Politoed?
PSA has graded 46 copies, of which 8 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 17.4%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Politoed card?
Rare Holo cards like Politoed are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Guardians Rising set released?
The Guardians Rising set was released on May 5, 2017.
Are there other printings of Politoed?
Yes. Politoed appears on 8 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
