Politoed 12 / 146 Pokemon Card from Legends Awakened Set
Politoed is a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon with 120 HP. It is illustrated by artist Masakazu Fukuda and is part of the Legends Awakened set in the Diamond &…
Set: Legends Awakened
Number: 12/146
Rarity: Rare Holo
Set
About the Politoed Pokémon Card
Politoed is a Water-type Pokémon card with 120 HP from the Legends Awakened set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It carries the collector number 12/146 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Legends Awakened set was released on August 1, 2008.
The card includes the flavor text: “It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.”.
Politoed Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Politoed
Card number: 12/146
Set: Legends Awakened
Series: Diamond & Pearl
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 2
Type: Water
HP: 120
Artist: Masakazu Fukuda
Release date: August 1, 2008
National Pokédex number: 186
Why Collect the Politoed Pokémon Card?
Politoed is a solid addition to the Legends Awakened 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 Masakazu Fukuda.
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
5.50. Recent listings range from roughly 9.98 (low) to $380 (high), with a mid-point near $99.36. 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 Legends Awakened set has a median card value near $6.05 and an average near
7.00, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -4% over the last 7 days and -1% 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 Legends Awakened 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.
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.
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 Legends Awakened set (Diamond & Pearl series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Legends Awakened set. Its current aggregated market price is about
5.50; 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 Legends Awakened set (Diamond & Pearl series), numbered 12/146 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Politoed card?
Politoed is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Politoed 12/146 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
5.50, within a recent range of roughly
9.98 to $380. 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. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
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 Legends Awakened set released?
The Legends Awakened set was released on August 1, 2008.
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.
