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Politoed [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2001
$189.36Market Price
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Politoed [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Card History
Neo Discovery Politoed is famous among WotC collectors for its quirky Frog Song Pokémon Power, and Bulbapedia notes the English card was translated incorrectly because the Japanese version triggers when there are 3 or more related Pokémon in play, not more than 3.
Artist
This holo pairs Politoed with Tomokazu Komiya, one of the most distinctive artists in Pokémon TCG history, whose offbeat, storybook style makes Neo-era holos feel instantly recognizable in a binder.
Set Lore
Politoed sits in Neo Discovery, the second main Neo Series expansion, a set built around Pokémon Gold and Silver and the mysteries of the Ruins of Alph, which gives this card strong early Johto-era nostalgia.
In-Game
The card’s Doubleslap attack is pulled straight from the video games, and its flavor text is sourced from Pokémon Silver, tying the holo directly back to Politoed’s original Generation II debut.
Cultural Impact
Politoed itself became one of Johto’s most memorable branch evolutions because Poliwhirl could evolve into either Poliwrath or Politoed, giving collectors a card that represents one of Generation II’s signature evolution twists.
Card Reference
About Politoed [1st Edition]
Politoed [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Neo Discovery set, card number 8. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2001. The current market price is $189.36, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Neo Discovery
- Card Number
- #8
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2001
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Politoed [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Politoed [1st Edition] is $189.36. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Politoed [1st Edition] from?
Politoed [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Neo Discovery set, card number 8, released in 2001.
Is Politoed [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Politoed [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Politoed [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Politoed [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.