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SM - Guardians Rising
169-card expansion featuring Alolan Ninetales GX, Primarina GX and Decidueye GX.
- Game
- Pokemon TCG
- Publisher
- TPC
- Release date
- 5 May 2017
- Cards
- 169
- Status
- Released
What is SM - Guardians Rising?
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, Primarina GX and Decidueye GX, alongside Ultra Rares and Secret Rares sought after by both players and collectors.
At current market prices, the complete set is worth around £1,286. 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.
When did SM - Guardians Rising come out?
- 3 February 2017SM Base SetPrevious release
- 5 May 2017SM - Guardians RisingReleased
- 5 August 2017SM - Burning ShadowsNext release
- 6 October 2017Shining LegendsUpcoming
- 3 November 2017SM - Crimson InvasionUpcoming
New to the game?
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 →What are the most valuable Guardians Rising cards?
The most valuable card in Guardians Rising is Sylveon GX at around £175.
Chase-card prices from TCGPlayer · updated 3 November 2026 · current UK market values, not US prices converted to pounds
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.
What rarities are in Guardians Rising?
169 of 169 cards currently revealed for SM - Guardians Rising.
Rarity
- Common40
- Uncommon38
- Ultra Rare27
- Rare25
- Secret Rare24
- Holo Rare15
Competitive Play
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Official resources
Frequently Asked Questions
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 £175. Prices reflect market data as of 3 November 2026.
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: 145 in the main set plus 24 secret cards numbered above 145. The main set includes 40 Commons, 38 Uncommons, 25 Rares, 15 Holo Rares, 27 Ultra Rares and 24 Secret Rares.
How many cards are in the SM - Guardians Rising master set?
Across the 169 SM - Guardians Rising cards we list, a full master set — one of every printing, including reverse holo cards — comes to 292 cards.
How much is a complete SM - Guardians Rising set worth?
A complete SM - Guardians Rising set — one copy of each of its 169 cards in the cheapest printing — costs around £1,102 at current market prices. Single cards range from £0.99 to £175 for Sylveon GX 158/145. Prices reflect market data as of 3 November 2026.
How much does the SM - Guardians Rising master set cost?
At current market prices, completing the SM - Guardians Rising master set — one of all 292 printings — costs approximately £1,286, led by Sylveon GX 158/145, the Secret Rare, at £175. Prices reflect market data as of 3 November 2026.
What are the best cards to pull from SM - Guardians Rising?
The most valuable cards to pull are Sylveon GX 158/145: £175, Alolan Ninetales GX 150/145: £83.47, Primarina GX 149/145: £44.44, Metagross GX 157/145: £40.09, Decidueye GX 146/145: £34.13. Each price is for the printing named. Prices reflect market data as of 3 November 2026.
Which high-rarity cards are in SM - Guardians Rising?
The rarest cards in SM - Guardians Rising are its Ultra Rares and Secret Rares, including Alolan Ninetales GX, Primarina GX and Decidueye 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.
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.
How many SM - Guardians Rising cards are worth over £20?
17 of the 169 cards in SM - Guardians Rising are currently worth £20 or more, led by Sylveon GX 158/145 at £175. Prices reflect market data as of 3 November 2026.
Where can I buy SM - Guardians Rising singles?
Individual SM - Guardians Rising singles are available to buy at Monster Card Corner.
What comes before and after SM - Guardians Rising?
SM Base Set came before it; SM - Burning Shadows follows it.
