Set Overview
Guardians Rising, released in May 2017, is built around the Tapu guardian deities of Alola. It carries Pokémon-GX and Full Art cards.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | May 5, 2017 (English) |
| Publisher | The Pokémon Company |
| Total Cards | 145 numbered + 23 secret rares |
| Pokémon-GX | 14 cards |
| Full Art | 16 cards |
| Rainbow Rares | 15 cards |
| Secret Rares | 9 cards |
| Key Chase Card | Decidueye-GX 146/145, Incineroar-GX 147/145 |
About the Set
Guardians Rising, released in May 2017, is built around the Tapu guardian deities of Alola. It carries Pokémon-GX and Full Art cards.
How to identify it: numbered cards read N/145. Secret rares are numbered above the total (146/145 onward).
Rarities & Chase Cards
SM Guardians Rising had a single English print run. The chase cards are its Pokémon-GX and secret rares.
Complete Card Gallery
All 168 cards from SM Guardians Rising. Click any card to view it full size — use the arrow keys (or swipe) to move through the set.
Key Cards
The cards below lead SM Guardians Rising on the secondary market.
| Card | Name | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
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Decidueye-GX 146/145 Rainbow Rare | A rainbow rare card and one of Guardians Rising’s headline pulls. |
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Incineroar-GX 147/145 Rainbow Rare | A rainbow rare card and one of Guardians Rising’s headline pulls. |
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Turtonator-GX 148/145 Rainbow Rare | A rainbow rare card and one of Guardians Rising’s headline pulls. |
Promo Cards
The SM Black Star Promos ran alongside the era’s expansions.
Black Star Promos use their own numbering and carry a black star where a set symbol would be.
Collecting & Where to Buy
SM Guardians Rising is out of print and trades on the secondary market. Common singles are inexpensive, while the Pokémon-GX, Full Art and secret rares carry the strongest premiums.
Collector tip: the Full Art and secret cards are the prize — check borders and surface closely on any graded copy.
Note: external links are provided for reference only. Always confirm a card's printing, condition and authenticity before purchasing.