Guardians Rising Pokémon Cards
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Pokémon Sun & Moon expansion: an overview of Guardians Rising
The Guardians Rising expansion is part of the Sun & Moon series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Much loved by collectors and players alike, it puts the Alola islands and their powerful guardians in the spotlight. This expansion marks an important step with the arrival of many strategic GX cards. On this page, you can browse all the details of every card, including average prices. Guardians Rising remains a benchmark today for understanding the evolution of the modern Pokémon TCG.
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Guardians Rising is an official expansion of the Sun & Moon series released in May 2017. It continues the development of the Alola universe introduced earlier and reinforces the strategic identity of the game. Every Pokémon card fits into a more dynamic play environment, designed both for competitive play and for pure collecting. The Sun & Moon Guardians Rising expansion is known for introducing many Pokémon GX, bringing powerful and sometimes decisive in-game mechanics. These cards marked a turning point in the way a balanced deck is built.
Iconic cards and GX mechanics
GX cards are at the heart of Guardians Rising. They offer limited but extremely powerful special attacks, which strongly influence play strategies. Pokémon such as Tapu Koko GX or Wishiwashi GX have become emblematic of this expansion. There are also several rare and ultra rare Pokémon cards, highly sought after by collectors, notably in full art or secret versions. Some cards have a much-appreciated holographic finish, reinforcing the visual appeal of the series.
Pokémon GX focused on defence and control
Trainer cards optimised for Sun & Moon decks
Strong synergies with previous and following expansions
Introduction of new abilities influencing the pace of games
Available products and collection formats
The Guardians Rising expansion is offered through different products aimed at every profile. Booster packs let you discover the cards at random, while boxes and promo products offer specific cards that are often highly coveted. The promo cards from this expansion are particularly popular, notably among players looking to complete their collection or to optimise a specific deck. The different language versions sometimes show finishing differences that are highly appreciated by seasoned collectors.
Individual Sun & Moon booster packs
GX boxes with exclusive promo cards
Products suited to both play and collecting
Easy integration into a complete Sun & Moon series
Value, prices and appeal for collectors
The price of Guardians Rising cards varies widely depending on rarity, condition and version. Some ultra rare Pokémon cards reach high values, especially when kept in excellent condition. The market remains active, driven by the constant interest in the early Sun & Moon expansions. For collectors, Guardians Rising represents a key expansion, notably for completing a coherent series before more recent sets. For players, it retains strategic interest thanks to cards still playable in certain extended formats.
An expansion valued for the stability of its worth
Strong demand for GX and secret cards
Lasting interest for competitive play and collecting
A must-have series in the history of Pokémon cards
