Question 1

What is the current market value of Polteageist #SWSH081?

Accepted Answer

Polteageist from SWSH Black Star Promos is currently trading around $0.72. Compared with last week, pricing is 3.9% higher. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.60), by 19.1%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.47 to $0.72 (35% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Promo.

Question 2

Is Polteageist #SWSH081 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Weekly movement is positive (3.9%), and value remains materially above its recent low (53%). Observed 90-day bounds of $0.47 and $0.72 create a 35% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($0.60), the card is trading 19.1% higher. The clearest graded reference is PSA 9 at $2.25, or +213% relative to raw.

Question 3

What is Polteageist #SWSH081 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2019, SWSH Black Star Promos introduced this print of Polteageist. Card flavor text reads: "This species lives in antique teapots. Most pots are forgeries, but on rare occasions, an authentic work is found." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Psychic. As an evolution, Polteageist develops from Sinistea. Notable ability on this print: "Tea Break". Notable move text references "Mad Party". Weakness: Darkness. Resistance: Fighting. Retreat cost is 1 energy. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Polteageist cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Polteageist printings create a useful comparison set for Polteageist. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 4 cards, 4 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.12 to $1.37 (1042% spread). The current card sits +62% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.45. Notable alternatives include Polteageist #98 (Obsidian Flames) at $0.15, Polteageist #SV053 (Shining Fates Shiny Vault) at $1.37, Polteageist #83 (Darkness Ablaze) at $0.12, and Polteageist #90 (Sword & Shield) at $0.14.

Question 5

What set is Polteageist #SWSH081 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

SWSH Black Star Promos entered circulation in 2019. Series classification for this set is Sword & Shield. Set size is 304 cards, which categorizes SWSH Black Star Promos as very large. As of 2026, the set is 7 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the SWSH Black Star Promos checklist, Polteageist occupies position #SWSH081 as a Promo card.

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