Politoed #18
🔥 Hot MoveFrom Furious Fists, Politoed (#18) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $7.49 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Politoed #18 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Politoed at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €1.78.
- 7-day average €2.25; 30-day average €1.77.
- Furious Fists, XY series, 2014.
- Live market value $7.49 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rarity: Rare.
Politoed price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Politoed #18.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.00
- Mid
- $95.63
- High
- —
- Low
- $2.05
- Mid
- $2.48
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Politoed a good deal?
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About Politoed #18
Printed as #18 in Furious Fists, Politoed belongs to the XY series and dates to 2014. The card carries 130 HP and Water typing, with a Stage 2 designation.
The card is illustrated by Atsuko Nishida and currently trades at $7.49 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $8.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Furious Fists
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #18 / 111
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 130
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Poliwhirl
- Released
- 2014/08/13
Politoed attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Politoed #18 — the playability layer behind the price.
King's Song
Ignore all Colorless Energy in the attack cost of each of your Poliwag, Poliwhirl, and Poliwrath's attacks.
Hyper Voice
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- King's Song
- Attacks
- 1
Politoed price analysis
What drives the current market value of Politoed #18.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($7.49), Normal ($2.48) — 2 versions in total.
At $7.49 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $7.49 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket values Politoed at a trend of €1.78, an average sold price of €2.49 and a near-mint floor of €0.15.
Politoed price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €2.25, 27.1% above the 30-day average of €1.77.
The most recent 24-hour average is €3.15, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.78.
Politoed has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $7.49 to $7.49; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Politoed?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Politoed at $7.49 nets roughly $6.20 on eBay, $6.24 on TCGplayer, $6.77 via Cardmarket, $6.37 on Whatnot or $7.49 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.29.
As a rare card, Politoed sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Politoed #18.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Politoed?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Politoed #18 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Politoed #18.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $7.49 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $53.47 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-58.9% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Politoed within Furious Fists
Politoed ranks #24 of 29 tracked Furious Fists cards by market value, against a set median of $15.85.
It sits in the top 21% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Dragonite EX (#108), valued at $163.61.
What makes Politoed valuable
- Its Water typing means Politoed has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Politoed is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Modern-era (2014) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- The Atsuko Nishida artwork gives Politoed appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Politoed
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Politoed has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Furious Fists was released in 2014; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Politoed, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Politoed can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $7.49 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Politoed value questions
What is the value of Politoed?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $7.49 (low $8.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.78.
Is Politoed a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Politoed rare?
Politoed is a Rare card from Furious Fists (XY series, 2014). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Politoed?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($7.49), Normal ($2.48). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Politoed sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.49. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Politoed?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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