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Politoed [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2001
$27.25Market Price
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Politoed [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Card History
This Neo Discovery Politoed is famous among vintage collectors because its Frog Song Pokémon Power was translated incorrectly in English, changing the trigger from "3 or more" Pokémon in play to the stricter "more than 3."
Set Lore
Politoed stands out as part of Neo Discovery, the June 1, 2001 English set that pushed Generation II deeper into the TCG and centered its theme on the Ruins of Alph and the mysterious Unown.
In-Game
This card’s flavor text is lifted directly from Pokémon Silver, tying the pull to Politoed’s original Johto-era identity as a chorus-calling Frog Pokémon whose group song sounds like bellowing.
In-Game
Politoed itself was a Generation II evolution milestone, introduced as the alternate final evolution of Poliwhirl when traded holding a King’s Rock, which gave Johto one of its most memorable split-evolution lines.
Artist
Collectors who chase illustrator cards love this Politoed for its Tomokazu Komiya artwork, pairing one of the hobby’s most instantly recognizable vintage artists with one of Neo Discovery’s quirky Johto stars.
Card Reference
About Politoed [1st Edition]
Politoed [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Neo Discovery set, card number 27. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2001. The current market price is $27.25, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Neo Discovery
- Card Number
- #27
- Rarity
- 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 $27.25. 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 27, 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.