
Slowpoke is a Basic Pokémon card from the Guardians Rising set in the Sun & Moon series. It is a Psychic type with 70 HP. The card features artwork by Mina…
Slowpoke is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Guardians Rising set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 48/145 and is classified as Common. The Guardians Rising set was released on May 5, 2017.
The card includes the flavor text: “Its long tail often breaks off. It doesn't really feel any pain, though, and the tail grows back, so Slowpoke isn't particularly bothered.”.
Card name: Slowpoke
Card number: 48/145
Set: Guardians Rising
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Psychic
HP: 70
Artist: Mina Nakai
Release date: May 5, 2017
National Pokédex number: 79
Slowpoke is most often collected as part of a complete Guardians Rising 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.
Slowpoke was illustrated by Mina Nakai.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Slowpoke is about
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 0% over the last 7 days and -11% 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.
Whether Slowpoke 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 14 copies of this card, of which 3 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 21.4%. 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.
As a Common card, Slowpoke was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 14 copies to date.
Slowpoke appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 93 (around $300), Team Rocket Returns 76 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Slowpoke pokémon card is a Common 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
Slowpoke is from the Guardians Rising set (Sun & Moon series), numbered 48/145 with the Common rarity.
Slowpoke is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 14 copies so far, with about 21.4% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 14 copies, of which 3 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 21.4%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As a Common card, Slowpoke was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
The Guardians Rising set was released on May 5, 2017.
Yes. Slowpoke appears on 45 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.