SM - Guardians Rising
169-card expansion featuring Alolan Ninetales GX, Decidueye GX and Turtonator GX.
- Game
- Pokemon TCG
- Publisher
- TPC
- Release date
- 5 May 2017
- Cards
- 169
- Status
- Released
About this release
SM - Guardians Rising is the second main expansion in the Pokemon TCG Sun & Moon series, released on 5 May 2017. The set contains 169 cards, including Alolan Ninetales GX, Decidueye GX and Turtonator GX, alongside Ultra Rares and Secret Rares sought after by both players and collectors.
At current market prices, the complete set is worth around £1,239. Sylveon GX leads the value charts, while sealed booster boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes and individual singles offer multiple ways to collect or build competitive decks.
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What is Pokemon TCG?
The Pokemon Trading Card Game is a two-player game where each player builds a 60-card deck around a team of Pokemon and battles to knock out the opponent's Pokemon. Every time you knock one out you take a Prize card - take all of your Prizes (usually six) to win.
How a game plays
Each turn you draw a card, then play Basic Pokemon, attach Energy, use Trainer cards and attack. Attacks need the right Energy attached; when a Pokemon's HP runs out it is knocked out and the attacker takes a Prize. Basic Pokemon evolve into stronger Stage 1 and Stage 2 forms as the game develops, so a deck is about building an engine of Pokemon, Energy and Trainers that work together.
Read the official how-to-play guide →Most Valuable Guardians Rising Cards
The most valuable card in Guardians Rising is Sylveon GX at around £69.65.
Chase-card prices powered by PulseTCG · updated 15 September 2026
Guardians Rising Card List
Every Guardians Rising card is listed below with its number, rarity and current UK reference prices — searchable and filterable.
Full card list
Every card-number record in the set, searchable and filterable. Select any card for its full details.
Guardians Rising Rarities
SM - Guardians Rising has 169 of 169 cards currently revealed.
Rarity
- Common40
- Uncommon38
- Ultra Rare27
- Rare25
- Secret Rare24
- Holo Rare15
Competitive Play
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Official resources
Frequently Asked Questions
When was SM - Guardians Rising released?
SM - Guardians Rising was released on 5 May 2017.
How many cards are in SM - Guardians Rising?
SM - Guardians Rising contains 169 cards.
How many cards are in the SM - Guardians Rising master set?
The base SM - Guardians Rising set has 169 numbered cards. A full master set — one of every card including reverse-holo and secret-rare printings — comes to 297 cards.
What is the most valuable card in SM - Guardians Rising?
Sylveon GX 158/145, the Secret Rare, is currently the most valuable card in SM - Guardians Rising, worth around £69.65. Prices reflect market data as of 15 September 2026.
How much is a complete SM - Guardians Rising set worth?
A complete set of all 169 cards is worth around £1,239 at current market prices, up 0.2% over the last 30 days. Card values range from under £1 for commons up to £69.65 for the top chase card. Prices reflect market data as of 15 September 2026.
Is there a full card list for SM - Guardians Rising?
Yes. This guide has the full 169-card booster checklist with card images, search and rarity filters.
Is SM - Guardians Rising worth buying?
SM - Guardians Rising has 23 cards currently worth £10 or more, led by Sylveon GX 158/145 at around £69.65. Its combination of high-value chase cards and playable cards gives it appeal to collectors and deck-builders, though sealed-product value depends on purchase price and pull results.
How do you price your cards?
The card prices shown on this page are current UK market values, sourced from PokePulse - a dedicated Pokemon TCG price tracker. We refresh them regularly, so you see an up-to-date UK valuation rather than a US price simply converted to pounds.
Which high-rarity cards are in SM - Guardians Rising?
SM - Guardians Rising's premium cards are its Ultra Rares and Secret Rares — the set's highest-rarity treatments — including Alolan Ninetales GX, Decidueye GX and Turtonator GX.
What rarities are in SM - Guardians Rising?
SM - Guardians Rising includes Common, Uncommon, Rare, Ultra Rare, Secret Rare and Holo Rare cards, from the most common to the rarest.
How many SM - Guardians Rising cards are worth over £20?
7 cards in SM - Guardians Rising are currently worth £20 or more, led by Sylveon GX 158/145 at £69.65. The rest are more affordable commons, uncommons and lower rares.
What are the best cards to pull from SM - Guardians Rising?
The most sought-after pulls are Sylveon GX 158/145 (£69.65), Metagross GX 157/145 (£23.53), Grass Energy 167/145 (£23.39), Alolan Ninetales GX 150/145 (£22.10), Kommo-o GX 159/145 (£20.91). These high-rarity cards carry most of the set's value.
Where can I find the official Pokemon TCG rules?
The full rules and how-to-play guide are published on the official Pokemon TCG website.
Where can I buy SM - Guardians Rising singles?
Individual SM - Guardians Rising singles are available to buy at Monster Card Corner.
What are the pull rates for SM - Guardians Rising?
In SM - Guardians Rising, you can expect approximately 1 in 3.5 packs (Double Rare or higher). These figures are estimates — actual pull results vary between individual packs and boxes.
