Sudowoodo · Aquapolis, what to know.
About the Sudowoodo card
Numbered H24 of 182 in Aquapolis, released in January 2003, Sudowoodo is a Rare Holo, a Basic Fighting-type carrying 60 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Sudowoodo needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. Himeno is one of the most-recognized vintage illustrators, with a softer, more textured style that shows up across the Jungle and Neo runs.
About Sudowoodo in the Pokémon world
A Rock-type that disguises itself as a tree. Quirky design draws sentimental interest.
What is Sudowoodo worth?
Sudowoodo is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Aquapolis's value. The print variant decides most of it: a 1st Edition copy in high grade commands a large premium over a Shadowless or Unlimited one. In top-grade 1st Edition, Aquapolis holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Sudowoodo before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Expect the holo window to set the grade on Sudowoodo. Print misregistration and fine scratches in the fighting foil are the usual reasons a copy lands at a 9, and edge whitening against the frame is the next thing a grader notes.
If you are collecting Sudowoodo
When you go to buy Sudowoodo, settle three things in order: the print variant, the condition, and a comp for that exact combination. A blended average across variants will mislead you on Sudowoodo, so price the specific copy in front of you.
