SM - Guardians Rising Master Set: 306 Cards, Checklist & Prices
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2017
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SM - Guardians Rising chase cards & key targets
Sylveon GX Secret leads SM - Guardians Rising at $181.31, with Alolan Ninetales GX Secret ($84.35) and Sylveon GX Full Art ($71.63) behind it. The top three alone are 26% of the estimated master-set cost — plan these purchases first and the rest of the set follows on a normal budget.
| Rank | Card | Number | Rarity | Variant | Market Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Sylveon GX Secret | 158/145 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $181.31 |
| #2 |  Alolan Ninetales GX Secret | 150/145 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $84.35 |
| #3 |  Sylveon GX Full Art | 140/145 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $71.63 |
| #4 |  Primarina GX Secret | 149/145 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $44.50 |
| #5 |  Metagross-GX | 157a | Rare Ultra | Holofoil | $39.06 |
| #6 | Metagross GX Secret | 157/145 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $39.06 |
| #7 |  Decidueye GX Secret | 146/145 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $36.23 |
| #8 |  Mallow Full Art | 145/145 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $34.00 |
| #9 |  Incineroar GX Secret | 147/145 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $32.83 |
| #10 |  Alolan Ninetales GX Full Art | 132/145 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $27.16 |
Acquisition Strategy
- • Monitor price trends - chase cards often fluctuate based on tournament results and influencer coverage
- • Consider condition flexibility - a LP/MP copy can save 30-50% on vintage cards
- • Check multiple marketplaces - prices vary significantly between TCGPlayer, eBay, and local stores
- • Buy during market dips - major releases and reprints often cause temporary price drops
What's in the SM - Guardians Rising master set
The SM - Guardians Rising master set is 306 cards: 145 base + 126 reverse holos + 24 secret rares. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 145/145.
About this set
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Uncommon | 43 | 30% |
| Common | 42 | 29% |
| Ultra Rare | 27 | 19% |
| Rare | 26 | 18% |
| Secret Rare | 24 | 17% |
| Holo Rare | 15 | 10% |
| Rare Holo GX | 2 | 1% |
| Rare Ultra | 1 | 1% |
Price distribution
How card values spread across the set. Most cards are bulk under a dollar; a few chase cards hold most of the value.
Artist spotlight
The illustrators behind the most cards in this set, with their standout artwork. Tap a card for details.
5ban Graphics
49 cards in this set
Toyste Beach
11 cards in this set
Yoshinobu Saito
9 cards in this set
Kouki Saitou
8 cards in this set
Shin Nagasawa
8 cards in this set
Naoki Saito
7 cards in this set
SM - Guardians Rising master set buying guide
Where to buy SM - Guardians Rising, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.
Packs or singles?
Singles purchasing recommended over sealed product
All SM - Guardians Rising sealed products
| Product | Market | |
|---|---|---|
| Guardians Rising Booster Box | $1881.33 | Shop → |
| Umbreon GX Premium Collection | $812.50 | Shop → |
| Espeon GX Premium Collection | $494.83 | Shop → |
| Guardians Rising Elite Trainer Box | $446.54 | Shop → |
| Guardians Rising Prerelease Kit | $345.50 | Shop → |
| Bewear GX Box | $277.97 | Shop → |
| Tapu Koko Figure Collection | $185.00 | Shop → |
| Guardians Rising Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4] | $184.97 | Shop → |
| Island Guardians Tin [Tapu Koko GX] | $175.00 | Shop → |
| Guardians Rising Sleeved Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4] | $144.00 | Shop → |
| Guardians Rising 3 Pack Blister [Turtonator] | $88.74 | Shop → |
| Tapu Koko Pin Collection | $79.33 | Shop → |
| Battle Arena Decks: Black Kyurem EX vs White Kyurem EX | $55.99 | Shop → |
| Legendary Battle Decks [Lugia] | $48.20 | Shop → |
| Legendary Battle Decks [Ho-Oh] | $42.95 | Shop → |
| Guardians Rising Single Pack Blister [Lurantis] | $38.68 | Shop → |
| Guardians Rising Single Pack Blister [Tsareena] | $38.18 | Shop → |
| Guardians Rising Sleeved Booster Pack | $36.89 | Shop → |
| Guardians Rising Booster Pack | $35.92 | Shop → |
| Guardians Rising Theme Deck - "Hidden Moon" [Lunala] | $26.76 | Shop → |
| Guardians Rising Theme Deck - "Steel Sun" [Solgaleo] | $18.63 | Shop → |
| Decidueye GX Premium Collection | — | Shop → |
| Guardians Rising 3 Pack Blister [Vikavolt] | — | Shop → |
| Guardians Rising Booster Box Case | — | Shop → |
| Guardians Rising Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 5] | — | Shop → |
| Guardians Rising Single Pack Blister [Alolan Persian] | — | Shop → |
| Guardians Rising Single Pack Blister [Crobat] | — | Shop → |
| Incineroar GX Premium Collection | — | Shop → |
| Island Guardians Tin [Tapu Bulu GX] | — | Shop → |
| Lunala GX Challenge Box | — | Shop → |
| Mega Powers Collection | — | Shop → |
| Mega Tyranitar EX Premium Collection | — | Shop → |
| Premium Collection [Set of 3] Decidueye GX, Primarina GX, & Incineroar GX | — | Shop → |
| Primarina GX Premium Collection | — | Shop → |
| Shiny Tapu Koko GX Box | — | Shop → |
| Solgaleo GX Challenge Box | — | Shop → |
| Triple Effect Tin [Flareon] | — | Shop → |
| Triple Effect Tin [Jolteon] | — | Shop → |
| Triple Effect Tin [Set of 3] | — | Shop → |
| Triple Effect Tin [Vaporeon] | — | Shop → |
When to buy
Singles panic-priced. Sealed carries 30–50% premium. Wait if you can.
Best window for singles. Chase cards find their floor.
Bulk dips 15–20% on reprint news. Chase cards stay steady.
Sealed and top chase cards begin appreciation cycle.
Collecting strategy
Most cards in this set are worth around $0.64 as singles. Opening packs is the fun way to build your base of commons and uncommons with a chance at lucky pulls — but chase cards are statistically unlikely from sealed product. For most master set collectors, the smart approach is packs for bulk, singles for the rest.
Mix of singles and strategic pack opening
Track your progress in the SM - Guardians Rising binder planner →
Storage & protection
Protect your 306-card SM - Guardians Rising master set with archival binders, perfect-fit sleeves, and top loaders for the chase cards. Plan on $150–250 for complete coverage.
Premium binders
Dragon Shield Codex · $30–50
Archival pages, side-loading pockets, acid-free. For 306 cards, plan on 17 double-sided 9-pocket pages.
Perfect-fit sleeves
Every card · $30–50 total
Prevent micro-scratches from sliding cards in and out of binder pockets. You'll need roughly 4 packs for full coverage.
Top loaders
Chase cards · $15–25/pack
Rigid protection for SIRs and grading candidates. Essential for anything over $45 raw.
SM - Guardians Rising card list
Every card in the SM - Guardians Rising master set. Search, filter by rarity or price, and mark off what you own as you go. Tap any card for prices and variants.
Track your collection. Mark cards owned or wanted, add condition & notes, and watch your master set progress.
| Card | Price | Collection |
|---|---|---|
Bellsprout1/145 · Common | $0.23 | N RH |
Weepinbell2/145 · Uncommon | $0.19 | N RH |
Victreebel3/145 · Rare | $0.37 | N RH |
Petilil4/145 · Common | $0.14 | N RH |
Lilligant5/145 · Rare | $0.36 | N RH |
Phantump6/145 · Common | $0.27 | N RH |
Trevenant7/145 · Rare | $0.32 | N RH |
Wimpod8/145 · Common | $0.23 | N RH |
Golisopod9/145 · Holo Rare | $0.44 | Holo RH |
Victini10/145 · Holo Rare | $1.16 | Holo RH |
Litwick11/145 · Common | $0.22 | N RH |
Lampent12/145 · Uncommon | $0.30 | N RH |
Chandelure13/145 · Holo Rare | $0.61 | Holo RH |
Oricorio 1414/145 · Rare | $0.34 | N RH |
Salandit15/145 · Common | $0.21 | N RH |
Salazzle16/145 · Rare | $0.26 | N RH |
Turtonator17/145 · Rare | $0.23 | N RH |
Turtonator GX18/145 · Ultra Rare | $2.17 | Holo |
Alolan Sandshrew19/145 · Common | $0.21 | N RH |
Alolan Sandshrew19a · Common | $0.21 | N RH |
Alolan Sandslash20/145 · Rare | $0.42 | N RH |
Alolan Vulpix21/145 · Common | $0.85 | N RH |
Alolan Vulpix21a · Common | $0.85 | N RH |
Alolan Ninetales GX22/145 · Ultra Rare | $7.04 | Holo |
Tentacool23/145 · Common | $0.21 | N RH |
Tentacruel24/145 · Uncommon | $0.19 | N RH |
Politoed25/145 · Holo Rare | $2.68 | Holo RH |
Delibird26/145 · Common | $0.21 | N RH |
Carvanha27/145 · Common | $0.15 | N RH |
Sharpedo28/145 · Rare | $0.33 | N RH |
Wailmer29/145 · Common | $0.32 | N RH |
Wailord30/145 · Rare | $0.88 | N RH |
Snorunt31/145 · Common | $0.35 | N RH |
Glalie32/145 · Uncommon | $0.20 | N RH |
Vanillite33/145 · Common | $0.21 | N RH |
Vanillish34/145 · Uncommon | $0.15 | N RH |
Vanilluxe35/145 · Rare | $0.29 | N RH |
Alomomola36/145 · Uncommon | $0.25 | N RH |
Wishiwashi37/145 · Common | $0.21 | N RH |
Wishiwashi GX38/145 · Ultra Rare | $2.79 | Holo |
Mareanie39/145 · Uncommon | $0.16 | N RH |
Alolan Geodude40/145 · Common | $0.21 | N RH |
Alolan Graveler41/145 · Uncommon | $0.26 | N RH |
Alolan Golem42/145 · Holo Rare | $0.62 | Holo RH |
Helioptile43/145 · Common | $0.17 | N RH |
Heliolisk44/145 · Rare | $0.27 | N RH |
Vikavolt GX45/145 · Ultra Rare | $2.07 | Holo |
Oricorio 4646/145 · Rare | $0.30 | N RH |
Tapu Koko GX47/145 · Ultra Rare | $1.65 | Holo |
Slowpoke48/145 · Common | $0.40 | N RH |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the SM - Guardians Rising master set?▾
The SM - Guardians Rising master set is 306 cards: 145 base cards, 126 reverse holofoils, and 24 secret rares and special-art cards. The base set alone is 169 unique cards, numbered 001/145 through the secret rares. Track all 306 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the chase cards in SM - Guardians Rising?▾
The top chase card in SM - Guardians Rising is Sylveon GX Secret (Secret Rare) at $181.31. Other high-value cards include Alolan Ninetales GX Secret ($84.35) and Sylveon GX Full Art ($71.63). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
How much does a SM - Guardians Rising master set cost?▾
A complete SM - Guardians Rising master set is estimated at $1,284 based on current TCGPlayer market prices. Budget collectors can start with the base set for significantly less, while premium completionists targeting graded copies should expect higher costs.
See also: Master set budgeting guide, Binder layout planner
What is the complete SM - Guardians Rising master set card list?▾
The SM - Guardians Rising set contains 145 base cards across 8 rarity tiers plus 24 secret rares. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the SM - Guardians Rising binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize SM - Guardians Rising in a binder?▾
For 306 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 17 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 13 pages. Use Cardrake's visual binder planner to preview exactly how your cards will be laid out before you start sleeving.
See also: Binder layout planner, Binder organization guide
Is there a SM - Guardians Rising master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for SM - Guardians Rising with all 169 cards. You can track owned and missing cards, view your completion percentage, and plan your binder layout. Sign up for the Collector plan to save your progress.
See also: Binder layout planner
Is SM - Guardians Rising worth collecting as a master set?▾
SM - Guardians Rising has 169 unique cards with an estimated completion cost of $1,284. It is a mid-sized master set that offers a solid collecting challenge. With 31 cards over $10, the set has strong chase card appeal.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner