Politoed Collector’s Guide: Guardians Rising #25

Character Intro

Politoed from the Guardians Rising set is a Rare Holo card numbered 25. With a sturdy 130 HP and the standout attack Hyper Jump, it’s a resilient Stage 2 Water-type that brings both play utility and vibrant artwork appeal to collections.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Poliwhirl)
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Resistance: None
• 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.

Key Printings

This Politoed card is from the Guardians Rising set (set code sm2), numbered 25.

Attacks

• Roll Call: Search your deck for Poliwag, Poliwhirl, and Poliwrath and put them onto your Bench.
• Hyper Jump: Deals 100 damage and lets you shuffle Politoed and all attached cards back into your deck.

Artwork

Illustrated by Saya Tsuruta, the art is a highlight for collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact Politoed card. It is identified by its set code sm2-25 and the Rare Holo rarity. The illustration and attack names serve as additional identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament legality before use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil and artwork, store the card in a sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): Introduces Politoed as a Stage 2 Water-type with strategic bench setup via Roll Call and a high-damage, self-recycling Hyper Jump. The set is known for diverse Water-types and strong holo rares.