Politoed – Furious Fists (#18)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Politoed (#18) is a Rare card from XY - Furious Fists released in 2014. It showcases artwork by Atsuko Nishida and the Hyper Voice attack (70 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.66, Cardmarket average sale is €0.50, Floor listings start near €0.15.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.66
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.64
- Recent low listing: €0.15
Card Details
- Set
- Furious Fists
- Card Number
- 18
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
King's Song
Ignore all Colorless Energy in the attack cost of each of your Poliwag, Poliwhirl, and Poliwrath's attacks.
Attacks & Strategy
- Hyper Voice [Water, Colorless, Colorless] — 70
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Politoed from Furious Fists (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2014, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Atsuko Nishida.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Politoed 18 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Politoed's Hyper Voice deals 70 damage for Water + Colorless + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Water Type • Weak to Grass ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Politoed Cards
Looking for other Politoed cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furious Fists #18 ← Current | 130 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.66 |
�📦 Furious Fists Set Context
This Politoed is part of the Furious Fists expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2014.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Atsuko Nishida, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Politoed card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Furious Fists are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Atsuko Nishida resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Politoed 18 was released in 2014 in the Furious Fists expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Atsuko Nishida. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Furious Fists is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Politoed have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Politoed card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Politoed works best in Water type decks.