Politoed (Neo Discovery 27) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Politoed from the Neo Discovery set is a Rare card numbered 27. It boasts 100 HP and features the Pokémon Power Frog Song. Its attack, Doubleslap, adds a dynamic edge to gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Poliwhirl)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: “Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.”
• Image URL: /images/neo2/neo2-27.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Neo Discovery set and is numbered 27. It is a Rare card featuring the Frog Song Pokémon Power and the attack Doubleslap, which deals 40 damage times the number of heads from flipping two coins.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “neo2,” rarity as Rare, and the illustrator Tomokazu Komiya. The card is a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon evolving from Poliwhirl.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique ability, Frog Song, boosts damage when multiple related Pokémon are in play but stops working if Politoed is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching, and keep it in a cool, dry environment to maintain its value and appearance.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Discovery: This set introduced Politoed as a Rare Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon with a strategic Pokémon Power and a coin-flip-based attack, adding depth to Water-type decks. The set’s release date is unknown, but it remains a sought-after collection for fans of the Neo series.