Politoed Collector’s Guide: HS Unleashed #7

Character Intro

Politoed from the HS Unleashed set is a Rare Holo card numbered 7, featuring a vibrant design. It boasts 120 HP and the unique Leap Frog ability. Its attack, Big Chorus, adds strategic depth to gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Poliwhirl)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Leap Frog (switch a Water Pokémon from bench with Active once per turn)
• Attack: Big Chorus (30 damage × number of heads flipped for each Water Pokémon in play)
• Flavor Text: “Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.”
• Illustrator: Naoyo Kimura
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Key Printings

This exact Politoed card appears in the HS Unleashed set as card number 7. It is a Rare Holo with no known alternate printings or promotional versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this Politoed card. It is identified by its set code “hgss2” and card number 7.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its strategic ability to switch Water Pokémon and potentially high-damage attack make it an interesting choice for casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and vibrant artwork by Naoyo Kimura, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Unleashed: Introduced Politoed as a powerful Stage 2 Water-type with a unique bench-switching ability and a damage-scaling attack, adding tactical depth to Water decks.

This Politoed card remains a visually striking and tactically intriguing piece for collectors and players alike.