Politoed #H23
💎 Grail Card🔥 Hot MoveFrom Skyridge, Politoed (#H23) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $250.00 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 #H23 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Politoed at a glance
- Skyridge, E-Card series, 2003.
- Current TCGplayer market value $250.00 (Holofoil).
- Rarity: Rare.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €16.60.
- 7-day average €17.30; 30-day average €14.08.
Politoed price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Politoed #H23.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3,666.66
- Mid
- $4,039.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Politoed #H23
Skyridge placed Politoed at #H23; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the E-Card series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 110 HP, printed as Stage 2.
Artwork is by Atsuko Nishida; the Holofoil printing sits around $250.00, spanning $3,666.66–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Skyridge
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #H23 / 144
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 110
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Poliwhirl
- Pokédex
- #186
- Released
- 2003/05/12
Politoed attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Politoed #H23 — the playability layer behind the price.
Sudden Growth
Attach any number of basic Energy cards from your hand to Politoed.
Frog Hop
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 20 more damage.
Energy Splash
Move 2 Energy cards attached to Politoed to 1 or 2 of your Benched Pokémon. (You may put both on the same Pokémon, or 1 each on 2 different Pokémon.) If you have no Benched Pokémon, ignore this effect.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 3
Politoed price analysis
What drives the current market value of Politoed #H23.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($250.00).
At $250.00 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
$250.00 places Politoed in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
In EUR, Politoed trends at €16.60 on Cardmarket (avg sold €17.88, lowest NM €4.00).
Politoed price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €17.30, 22.9% above the 30-day average of €14.08.
Single-day average: €11.99; Cardmarket trend price €16.60.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $250.00–$250.00. The most recent snapshot of $250.00 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 $250.00 nets roughly $216.58 on eBay, $217.83 on TCGplayer, $237.15 via Cardmarket, $222.45 on Whatnot or $250.00 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $33.42.
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 #H23.
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 #H23 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Politoed #H23.
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 $250.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $830.00 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $264.50. You need a graded sale of $295.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $394.48 (136.0% 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 Skyridge
By market value Politoed sits at #24 of 170 in Skyridge (set median $88.24).
That is 183% above the middle of the set — a top-86% position.
The set's top card is Charizard (#146), valued at $2,999.99.
What makes Politoed valuable
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At $250.00 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its rarely listed status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- At Rare rarity, Politoed is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Politoed is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Politoed
- For Politoed, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $250.00 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Politoed can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€17.30 and €14.08) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $250.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Politoed value questions
How much is Politoed worth?
Politoed trades near $250.00 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $3,666.66–—; Cardmarket shows €16.60.
Will Politoed hold its value?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era E-Card set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Politoed?
Politoed is a Rare card from Skyridge (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Politoed are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($250.00). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Politoed?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $250.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Politoed's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
Other Politoed cards
Politoed appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
