Geodude · Neo Revelation, what to know.
About the Geodude card
Geodude is card 44 of 66 in Neo Revelation, released in September 2001, a Common. It is a Basic Fighting-type with 40 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Geodude needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Masako Yamashita.
The Pokédex entry printed on Geodude reads: "It uses its arms to steadily climb steep mountain paths. It swings its fists around if angered."
About Geodude in the Pokémon world
A floating rock Pokémon. Possibly the most overused random encounter in Mt. Moon and the rock tunnels. Fossil Common. Cheap and easy.
What is Geodude worth?
Geodude is a Common, so raw copies trade for very little and most of the print run survives. The only real value is in pristine, high-grade copies, where even a Common can reach low triple digits in 1st Edition PSA 10. See the live price above for the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Neo Revelation produced 1st Edition, Unlimited, Shining prints. For Geodude, the print variant can change the price several times over, so identify it before you buy.
Grading and condition
Geodude is the most forgiving tier to grade in the set. Centering on the framed border is the usual cap, and the soft Wizards-era cardstock picks up edge whitening easily, but high print runs keep clean copies affordable.
If you are collecting Geodude
Raw copies of Geodude are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Geodude is the practical move.
