Set market cap
169 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Guardians Rising
The top 10 cards are 54% of the set’s $1,067.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylveon-GX | #158 | Rare Rainbow | $181.43 | $1,150.00 |
| 2 | Alolan Ninetales-GX | #150 | Rare Rainbow | $84.35 | $366.57 |
| 3 | Sylveon-GX | #140 | Rare Ultra | $71.63 | $643.52 |
| 4 | Primarina-GX | #149 | Rare Rainbow | $44.50 | $278.02 |
| 5 | Metagross-GX | #157 | Rare Rainbow | $37.88 | $285.00 |
| 6 | Decidueye-GX | #146 | Rare Rainbow | $36.23 | $217.50 |
| 7 | Mallow | #145 | Rare Ultra | $34.26 | $110.26 |
| 8 | Incineroar-GX | #147 | Rare Rainbow | $32.29 | $224.69 |
| 9 | Alolan Ninetales-GX | #132 | Rare Ultra | $27.17 | $327.58 |
| 10 | Fighting Energy | #169 | Rare Secret | $25.60 | $74.50 |
How Guardians Rising is built
Rarity breakdown
Price distribution
Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.
Singles or sealed?
Sealed product comparison
Guardians Rising pull-rate estimates
Community-estimated era averages from large pack-opening aggregates — not official Pokémon data. “Specific card” is the expected packs for ONE particular card of that rarity.
| Rarity | Cards in set | Any pull | Specific card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Holo GX | 12 | 1 in 9 | 1 in 108 |
| Rare Ultra | 15 | 1 in 18 | 1 in 270 |
| Rare Secret | 9 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 900 |
| Rare Rainbow | 15 | 1 in 110 | 1 in 1,650 |
Guardians Rising promo cards
Black Star promos tied to Guardians Rising — from its ETBs, collection boxes and prerelease events. They live in the SM Black Star Promos set, so a true master-set run includes them separately.
Which Guardians Rising cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Sylveon-GX #158raw $181.43 → PSA 10 $1,150.00 6.3×EV +$302.32
Alolan Ninetales-GX #150raw $84.35 → PSA 10 $366.57 4.3×EV +$60.95
Sylveon-GX #140raw $71.63 → PSA 10 $643.52 9×EV +$215.05
Primarina-GX #149raw $44.50 → PSA 10 $278.02 6.2×EV +$83.20
Metagross-GX #157raw $37.88 → PSA 10 $285.00 7.5×EV +$84.31
Decidueye-GX #146raw $36.23 → PSA 10 $217.50 6×EV +$61.02Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.
Fighting Energy #169raw $25.60 → PSA 10 $74.50 2.9×EV −$3.38
Rare Candy #165raw $25.30 → PSA 10 $52.80 2.1×EV −$11.32
Lightning Energy #168raw $22.12 → PSA 10 $64.57 2.9×EV −$2.26
Field Blower #163raw $18.50 → PSA 10 $49.99 2.7×EV −$3.91
Double Colorless Energy #166raw $17.35 → PSA 10 $48.50 2.8×EV −$8.52Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Guardians Rising
Creators on Guardians Rising
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Guardians Rising cards
This set has 1 cards worth $100+ — sleeve-and-toploader territory at minimum, and the chase cards deserve double-sleeving.
Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.
eBay →The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.
eBay →Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.
eBay →Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.
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Sealed products


![Premium Collection [Set of 3] Decidueye GX, Primarina GX, & Incineroar GX](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/133809.jpg?v=4)
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Most valuable cards in Guardians Rising
- Sylveon-GX #158 — $181.43
- Alolan Ninetales-GX #150 — $84.35
- Sylveon-GX #140 — $71.63
- Primarina-GX #149 — $44.50
- Metagross-GX #157 — $37.88
- Decidueye-GX #146 — $36.23
- Mallow #145 — $34.26
- Incineroar-GX #147 — $32.29
- Alolan Ninetales-GX #132 — $27.17
- Fighting Energy #169 — $25.60
About Guardians Rising
Guardians Rising is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Sun & Moon series, released on 2017-05-05. The set contains 180 cards — 145 in the base set plus 35 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $1,129.35, with Sylveon-GX #158 as the most valuable card at $181.43. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Guardians Rising — FAQ
How many cards are in Guardians Rising?
Guardians Rising contains 180 cards — 145 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in Guardians Rising?
Sylveon-GX #158 at $181.43, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Guardians Rising set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $1,129.35 at market prices.
When was Guardians Rising released?
Guardians Rising was released on 2017-05-05.








