Ordinary Rod 215 / 202 Pokemon Card from Sword & Shield Set

About the Ordinary Rod Trainer Card

Ordinary Rod is a Item Trainer card from the Sword & Shield set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 215/202 and is classified as Rare Secret. The Sword & Shield set was released on February 7, 2020.

Ordinary Rod Trainer Card Details

Card name: Ordinary Rod

Card number: 215/202

Set: Sword & Shield

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Rare Secret

Card type: Trainer (Item)

Artist: 5ban Graphics

Release date: February 7, 2020

Why Collect the Ordinary Rod Trainer Card?

Ordinary Rod 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 Sword & Shield 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 Ordinary Rod Trainer Card

Ordinary Rod was illustrated by 5ban Graphics.

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 Ordinary Rod Trainer Card

The current aggregated market price for Ordinary Rod is about $4.84. Recent listings range from roughly $3.54 (low) to

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

Grading the Ordinary Rod Trainer Card

Whether Ordinary Rod 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 524 copies of this card, of which 382 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 72.9%. 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 Ordinary Rod Trainer Card?

Rare Secret cards such as Ordinary Rod 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 (215/202) sits above the set's printed total of 202, 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 524 copies to date.

Other Printings of Ordinary Rod

Ordinary Rod appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Sword & Shield 171 (around $0.46).

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 Ordinary Rod Trainer Card

The Ordinary Rod trainer card is a Rare Secret card from the Sword & Shield set (Sword & Shield 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 $4.84; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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