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Sun & Moon · 2017-05-05

Guardians Rising

Guardians Rising (sm2) is a mainline Pokémon TCG set (Sun & Moon) from 2017-05-05 with 180 catalogued printings. Sylveon-GX near $149.19 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $0.52 across priced printings. Cactaur aggregates rarity splits, chase links, and a completion value snapshot so collectors and future sellers share one factual set index keyed to pokemon:en:sm2.

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What is Guardians Rising?

Collectors tracking Sun & Moon often start with Guardians Rising, dated 2017-05-05 in our catalog. Notable market references include Sylveon-GX, Alolan Ninetales-GX, Sylveon-GX. Priced printings center around a $0.52 median snapshot. Catalog key pokemon:en:sm2 powers this hub: rarity counts, chase links, and a full card table so you can plan singles purchases or future marketplace bids with the same data Cactaur uses on card pages.

What is Guardians Rising?

Guardians Rising is catalogued as a mainline Pokémon TCG set under slug sm2. Cactaur lists 180 printings compared with an official count of 180, pulling rarity, artwork, and market references from our ingest pipeline. Set pages complement card detail pages by showing how chase cards rank within the entire pool and how rarities stack for completionists.

When was Guardians Rising released?

Released 2017-05-05, Guardians Rising belongs to the Sun & Moon era. Collectors use release timing to judge supply: early Sun & Moon sets often dry up once rotation or reprint news hits. Official count 180; indexed 180. Guardians Rising is indexed under slug sm2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

What are the chase cards in Guardians Rising?

Top of the Guardians Rising market snapshot: Sylveon-GX, Alolan Ninetales-GX, Sylveon-GX, Decidueye-GX. These names anchor most sealed-to-singles arbitrage math; verify holo/reverse variants on each card page before you buy. Guardians Rising is indexed under slug sm2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

How much is Guardians Rising worth?

Median reference $0.52 with 169 priced cards implies a skewed market: a few chase cards pull the total up while bulk stays cheap. Budget for outliers separately from commons bulk. Guardians Rising is indexed under slug sm2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

How do you complete Guardians Rising?

Complete Guardians Rising by acquiring bulk commons/uncommons first, then rare holos, then top chase cards. Rarity mix: 15× Rare Rainbow, 16× Rare Ultra, 14× Rare Holo GX, 9× Rare Secret, 26× Rare. Reserved anchors on this page (#set-buy, #set-watch) will later tie into marketplace carts and collection tracking.

Chase cards

Sylveon-GX Sylveon-GX $149.19 Alolan Ninetales-GX Alolan Ninetales-GX $74.80 Sylveon-GX Sylveon-GX $61.68 Decidueye-GX Decidueye-GX $34.94 Mallow Mallow $34.70 Primarina-GX Primarina-GX $33.99 Metagross-GX Metagross-GX $29.11 Incineroar-GX Incineroar-GX $29.04

Rarity breakdown

Uncommon 43
Common 42
Rare 26
Rare Ultra 16
Rare Rainbow 15
Rare Holo 15
Rare Holo GX 14
Rare Secret 9

All cards in Guardians Rising

Card # Rarity Market USD
Sylveon-GX 158 Rare Rainbow $149.19
Alolan Ninetales-GX 150 Rare Rainbow $74.80
Sylveon-GX 140 Rare Ultra $61.68
Decidueye-GX 146 Rare Rainbow $34.94
Mallow 145 Rare Ultra $34.70
Primarina-GX 149 Rare Rainbow $33.99
Metagross-GX 157 Rare Rainbow $29.11
Incineroar-GX 147 Rare Rainbow $29.04
Sylveon-GX 92 Rare Holo GX $27.11
Rare Candy 165 Rare Secret $26.73
Fighting Energy 169 Rare Secret $24.83
Alolan Ninetales-GX 132 Rare Ultra $24.17
Grass Energy 167 Rare Secret $21.02
Tapu Lele-GX 155 Rare Rainbow $20.50
Lightning Energy 168 Rare Secret $20.16
Lycanroc-GX 156 Rare Rainbow $19.36
Hau 144 Rare Ultra $18.97
Field Blower 163 Rare Secret $18.12
Double Colorless Energy 166 Rare Secret $17.29
Kommo-o-GX 159 Rare Rainbow $16.04
Drampa-GX 160 Rare Rainbow $14.84
Tapu Koko-GX 153 Rare Rainbow $14.10
Rayquaza 106 Rare $11.20
Vikavolt-GX 152 Rare Rainbow $10.76
Wishiwashi-GX 151 Rare Rainbow $10.08
Metagross-GX 139 Rare Ultra $9.61
Turtonator-GX 148 Rare Rainbow $9.40
Tapu Lele-GX 137 Rare Ultra $9.20
Enhanced Hammer 162 Rare Secret $8.85
Alolan Ninetales-GX 22 Rare Holo GX $8.69
Toxapex-GX 154 Rare Rainbow $8.29
Mimikyu 58 Rare Holo $8.28
Aqua Patch 161 Rare Secret $7.26
Max Potion 164 Rare Secret $7.00
Goomy 94 Common $6.52
Lycanroc-GX 138 Rare Ultra $5.72
Kommo-o-GX 141 Rare Ultra $5.60
Tapu Koko-GX 135 Rare Ultra $5.42
Tapu Lele-GX 60 Rare Holo GX $5.29
Drampa-GX 142 Rare Ultra $4.66
Toxapex-GX 136 Rare Ultra $4.63
Hala 143 Rare Ultra $4.46
Wishiwashi-GX 133 Rare Ultra $4.40
Turtonator-GX 131 Rare Ultra $4.35
Vikavolt-GX 134 Rare Ultra $3.86
Kommo-o-GX 100 Rare Holo GX $3.58
Field Blower 125 Uncommon $3.06
Metagross-GX 85 Rare Holo GX $2.88
Politoed 25 Rare Holo $2.86
Wailord 30 Rare $2.71
Lycanroc-GX 74 Rare Holo GX $2.70
Toxapex-GX 57 Rare Holo GX $2.49
Wishiwashi-GX 38 Rare Holo GX $2.44
Trubbish 50 Common $2.33
Alolan Vulpix 21 Common $2.23
Turtonator-GX 18 Rare Holo GX $1.99
Tapu Koko-GX 47 Rare Holo GX $1.96
Drampa-GX 115 Rare Holo GX $1.92
Slowpoke 48 Common $1.86
Rescue Stretcher 130 Uncommon $1.77
Slowbro 49 Uncommon $1.69
Absol 81 Rare Holo $1.56
Vikavolt-GX 45 Rare Holo GX $1.42
Comfey 93 Rare Holo $1.24
Blissey 102 Rare Holo $1.22
Victini 10 Rare Holo $1.02
Snorunt 31 Common $0.90
Alolan Sandslash 20 Rare $0.88
Phantump 6 Common $0.79
Clefairy 88 Common $0.77
Sliggoo 95 Uncommon $0.76
Lunala 61 Rare $0.70
Goodra 96 Rare Holo $0.69
Garbodor 51 Rare $0.67
Machamp 65 Rare Holo $0.66
Solgaleo 87 Rare $0.61
Hakamo-o 99 Uncommon $0.60
Alolan Sandshrew 19 Common $0.59
Brooklet Hill 120 Uncommon $0.58
Gothita 52 Common $0.58
Machoke 64 Uncommon $0.58
Chandelure 13 Rare Holo $0.54
Clefable 89 Uncommon $0.53
Gothorita 53 Uncommon $0.53
Minior 77 Rare Holo $0.52
Nosepass 69 Common $0.51
Alolan Golem 42 Rare Holo $0.49
Gothitelle 54 Rare $0.47
Chansey 101 Common $0.46
Choice Band 121 Uncommon $0.46
Victreebel 3 Rare $0.46
Drampa 97 Rare Holo $0.45
Honchkrow 79 Rare $0.45
Litwick 11 Common $0.45
Golisopod 9 Rare Holo $0.44
Mudsdale 76 Rare Holo $0.44
Aqua Patch 119 Uncommon $0.43
Mallow 127 Uncommon $0.43
Sharpedo 28 Rare $0.43
Vanilluxe 35 Rare $0.43
Lilligant 5 Rare $0.42
Whimsicott 91 Uncommon $0.42
Energy Recycler 123 Uncommon $0.41
Vanillite 33 Common $0.41
Oricorio 14 Rare $0.40
Oricorio 46 Rare $0.40
Sableye 80 Uncommon $0.40
Murkrow 78 Common $0.39
Wailmer 29 Common $0.39
Delibird 26 Common $0.38
Energy Loto 122 Uncommon $0.38
Probopass 86 Rare $0.38
Watchog 108 Uncommon $0.38
Glalie 32 Uncommon $0.37
Lampent 12 Uncommon $0.37
Oricorio 56 Rare $0.37
Pangoro 82 Rare $0.37
Salazzle 16 Rare $0.37
Sudowoodo 66 Uncommon $0.37
Weepinbell 2 Uncommon $0.37
Bellsprout 1 Common $0.36
Machop 63 Common $0.36
Talonflame 111 Rare $0.36
Oricorio 55 Rare $0.35
Stufful 112 Common $0.35
Taillow 103 Common $0.35
Trevenant 7 Rare $0.35
Whiscash 71 Rare $0.35
Beldum 83 Common $0.34
Bewear 113 Uncommon $0.34
Enhanced Hammer 124 Uncommon $0.34
Machop 62 Common $0.34
Mareanie 39 Uncommon $0.34
Multi Switch 129 Uncommon $0.34
Salandit 15 Common $0.34
Castform 105 Common $0.33
Cottonee 90 Common $0.33
Dhelmise 59 Rare Holo $0.33
Heliolisk 44 Rare $0.33
Swellow 104 Rare $0.33
Tentacool 23 Common $0.33
Alolan Geodude 40 Common $0.32
Altar of the Moone 117 Uncommon $0.32
Fletchling 109 Common $0.32
Jangmo-o 98 Common $0.32
Mudbray 75 Common $0.32
Tentacruel 24 Uncommon $0.32
Aether Paradise Conservation Area 116 Uncommon $0.31
Alolan Graveler 41 Uncommon $0.31
Alomomola 36 Uncommon $0.31
Barboach 70 Common $0.31
Gligar 67 Common $0.31
Metang 84 Uncommon $0.31
Gliscor 68 Uncommon $0.30
Komala 114 Uncommon $0.30
Pancham 72 Common $0.30
Rockruff 73 Common $0.30
Wishiwashi 37 Common $0.30
Altar of the Sunne 118 Uncommon $0.29
Fletchinder 110 Uncommon $0.29
Max Potion 128 Uncommon $0.29
Petilil 4 Common $0.29
Vanillish 34 Uncommon $0.29
Wimpod 8 Common $0.28
Hala 126 Uncommon $0.27
Helioptile 43 Common $0.27
Turtonator 17 Rare $0.27
Patrat 107 Common $0.24
Carvanha 27 Common $0.22
Alolan Sandshrew 19a Common —
Alolan Vulpix 21a Common —
Choice Band 121a Uncommon —
Enhanced Hammer 124a Uncommon —
Field Blower 125a Uncommon —
Garbodor 51a Rare —
Max Potion 128a Uncommon —
Metagross-GX 157a Rare Ultra —
Rescue Stretcher 130a Uncommon —
Sylveon-GX 92a Rare Holo GX —
Tapu Lele-GX 60a Rare Holo GX —

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FAQ

How many cards are in Guardians Rising?

Cactaur indexes 180 printings in Guardians Rising; official count is 180. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.

When did Guardians Rising release?

Guardians Rising shows a catalog release date of 2017-05-05 for this English Pokémon TCG entry. Guardians Rising is indexed under slug sm2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

What is the most expensive card in Guardians Rising?

Sylveon-GX leads references around $149.19 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. Guardians Rising is indexed under slug sm2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

Is Guardians Rising good for beginners?

Guardians Rising works for collectors who already know Sun & Moon. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set. Guardians Rising is indexed under slug sm2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

Where can I track Guardians Rising prices?

Use this Cactaur set page for a snapshot, then open individual card pages for ongoing market references. Future marketplace features will anchor off the same data attributes on each row.

Trust & data sources. Cactaur displays catalog and market data from pokemontcg.io embedded TCGPlayer/Cardmarket references. Prices change frequently and are not guarantees.

Cactaur does not authenticate cards or guarantee values. Scan your copy in the iPhone app for condition-aware guidance.

Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-28. Last updated: 2026-08-10.