Politoed – Neo Discovery (#8)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Politoed (#8) is a Rare Holo card from Neo - Neo Discovery released in 2001. It showcases artwork by Tomokazu Komiya and the Doubleslap attack (40× damage), Flip 2 coins. This attack does 40 damage times the number of heads.. Cardmarket average sale is €25.54, Floor listings start near €5.00.
- Cardmarket trend price: €26.44
- Recent low listing: €5.00
Card Details
- Set
- Neo Discovery
- Card Number
- 8
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Tomokazu Komiya
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Frog Song
Whenever Politoed's attack damages the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance), if there are more than 3 Poliwags, Poliwhirls, Poliwraths, and/or Politoeds in play (including your opponent's), that attack does 40 more damage (no matter how many heads you get). This power stops working while Politoed is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Doubleslap
[Water, Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 40 damage times the number of heads.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Politoed from Neo Discovery (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2001, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Tomokazu Komiya.
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 8 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Politoed's Doubleslap deals 40× damage for Water + Water + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip 2 coins. This attack does 40 damage times the number of heads.
Stats Overview: 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Discovery #8 ← Current | 100 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | N/A |
�📦 Neo Discovery Set Context
This Politoed is part of the Neo Discovery expansion , released as part of the Neo series in 2001.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Tomokazu Komiya, 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 Holo cards from Neo Discovery are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Tomokazu Komiya 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 8 was released in 2001 in the Neo Discovery expansion. This set is part of the Neo series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Tomokazu Komiya. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Neo Discovery 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 Unlimited format.
🛡️ 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.