Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards

The most valuable Special Illustration Rare Pokémon cards, ranked by market value. Leading is Umbreon ex (Prismatic Evolutions) at $5,725. We track 223 SIRs — the alternate-art chase cards of the Scarlet & Violet era.

Prices last updated 20 September 2026 · How we price →

Cards tracked

223

Median value

$12.23

Since 2023

-74%

Past year

+29%

How special illustration rare cards have performed

The median value of a special illustration rare card, Mar 2023 to Jul 2026 — the type is -74% over that span. The standout riser is Mew ex (Paldean Fates), +197% in the last year. Hover the chart to read the value at any month. Based on ungraded prices; not investment advice.

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Umbreon ex

#1 Umbreon exPrismatic Evolutions · #161 · Special Illustration Rare

$5,725

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mew ex

#2 Mew exPaldean Fates · #232 · Special Illustration Rare

$3,055

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Pikachu ex

#3 Pikachu exAscended Heroes · #276 · Special Illustration Rare

$2,151

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Gengar ex

#4 Mega Gengar exAscended Heroes · #284 · Special Illustration Rare

$1,975

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Charizard X ex

#5 Mega Charizard X exPhantasmal Flames · #125 · Special Illustration Rare

$1,920

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Sylveon ex

#6 Sylveon exPrismatic Evolutions · #156 · Special Illustration Rare

$1,450

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Charizard ex

#7 Charizard ex151 · #199 · Special Illustration Rare

$1,425

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Darkrai ex

#8 Mega Darkrai exPitch Black · #116 · Special Illustration Rare

$1,341

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Dragonite ex

#9 Mega Dragonite exAscended Heroes · #290 · Special Illustration Rare

$1,300

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex

#10 Team Rocket's Mewtwo exDestined Rivals · #231 · Special Illustration Rare

$1,075

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Espeon ex

#11 Espeon exPrismatic Evolutions · #155 · Special Illustration Rare

$1,055

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Vaporeon ex

#12 Vaporeon exPrismatic Evolutions · #149 · Special Illustration Rare

$965

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Blastoise ex

#13 Blastoise ex151 · #200 · Special Illustration Rare

$950

#14 Pikachu exAscended Heroes · #277 · Special Illustration Rare

$910

#15 Pikachu exSurging Sparks · #238 · Special Illustration Rare

$910

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Leafeon ex

#16 Leafeon exPrismatic Evolutions · #144 · Special Illustration Rare

$860

#17 Charizard exPaldean Fates · #234 · Special Illustration Rare

$811

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Greninja ex

#18 Greninja exTwilight Masquerade · #214 · Special Illustration Rare

$804

#19 Charizard exObsidian Flames · #223 · Special Illustration Rare

$770

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Glaceon ex

#20 Glaceon exPrismatic Evolutions · #150 · Special Illustration Rare

$725

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Jolteon ex

#21 Jolteon exPrismatic Evolutions · #153 · Special Illustration Rare

$674

#22 Team Rocket's Mewtwo exAscended Heroes · #281 · Special Illustration Rare

$668

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Roaring Moon ex

#23 Roaring Moon exPrismatic Evolutions · #162 · Special Illustration Rare

$650

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Flareon ex

#24 Flareon exPrismatic Evolutions · #146 · Special Illustration Rare

$630

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Morpeko ex

#25 Morpeko exPitch Black · #117 · Special Illustration Rare

$630

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Eevee ex

#26 Eevee exPrismatic Evolutions · #167 · Special Illustration Rare

$585

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Greninja ex

#27 Mega Greninja exChaos Rising · #116 · Special Illustration Rare

$520

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Latias ex

#28 Latias exSurging Sparks · #239 · Special Illustration Rare

$510

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Zekrom ex

#29 Zekrom exBlack Bolt · #166 · Special Illustration Rare

$500

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Cynthia's Garchomp ex

#30 Cynthia's Garchomp exDestined Rivals · #232 · Special Illustration Rare

$480

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Dachsbun ex

#31 Dachsbun exStellar Crown · #169 · Special Illustration Rare

$475

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Meowth ex

#32 Meowth exPerfect Order · #121 · Special Illustration Rare

$457

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Reshiram ex

#33 Reshiram exWhite Flare · #166 · Special Illustration Rare

$450

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Venusaur ex

#34 Venusaur ex151 · #198 · Special Illustration Rare

$449

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Ethan's Ho-Oh ex

#35 Ethan's Ho-Oh exDestined Rivals · #230 · Special Illustration Rare

$448

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Zapdos ex

#36 Zapdos ex151 · #202 · Special Illustration Rare

$420

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Gardevoir ex

#37 Gardevoir exPaldean Fates · #233 · Special Illustration Rare

$410

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Zeraora ex

#38 Mega Zeraora exPitch Black · #114 · Special Illustration Rare

$383

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Lucario ex

#39 Mega Lucario exMega Evolution · #179 · Special Illustration Rare

$381

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Gardevoir ex

#40 Mega Gardevoir exMega Evolution · #178 · Special Illustration Rare

$375

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Lillie's Clefairy ex

#41 Lillie's Clefairy exJourney Together · #184 · Special Illustration Rare

$350

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Alakazam ex

#42 Alakazam ex151 · #201 · Special Illustration Rare

$341

#43 Lillie's Clefairy exAscended Heroes · #280 · Special Illustration Rare

$340

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Steven's Metagross ex

#44 Steven's Metagross exAscended Heroes · #289 · Special Illustration Rare

$335

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — N's Zoroark ex

#45 N's Zoroark exAscended Heroes · #286 · Special Illustration Rare

$325

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Milotic ex

#46 Milotic exSurging Sparks · #237 · Special Illustration Rare

$305

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Perrin

#47 PerrinTwilight Masquerade · #220 · Special Illustration Rare

$305

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Ceruledge ex

#48 Ceruledge exPrismatic Evolutions · #147 · Special Illustration Rare

$300

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Morty's Conviction

#49 Morty's ConvictionTemporal Forces · #211 · Special Illustration Rare

$300

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Altaria ex

#50 Altaria exParadox Rift · #253 · Special Illustration Rare

$299

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Team Rocket's Moltres ex

#51 Team Rocket's Moltres exDestined Rivals · #229 · Special Illustration Rare

$295

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Team Rocket's Nidoking ex

#52 Team Rocket's Nidoking exDestined Rivals · #233 · Special Illustration Rare

$280

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Feraligatr ex

#53 Mega Feraligatr exAscended Heroes · #274 · Special Illustration Rare

$275

#54 Roaring Moon exParadox Rift · #251 · Special Illustration Rare

$267

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Raging Bolt ex

#55 Raging Bolt exTemporal Forces · #208 · Special Illustration Rare

$260

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Golisopod ex

#56 Golisopod exParadox Rift · #246 · Special Illustration Rare

$260

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex

#57 Bloodmoon Ursaluna exPrismatic Evolutions · #168 · Special Illustration Rare

$255

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Salamence ex

#58 Salamence exJourney Together · #187 · Special Illustration Rare

$248

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Terapagos ex

#59 Terapagos exStellar Crown · #170 · Special Illustration Rare

$248

#60 Gardevoir exScarlet & Violet · #245 · Special Illustration Rare

$245

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Chi-Yu ex

#61 Chi-Yu exPaldea Evolved · #259 · Special Illustration Rare

$239

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Venusaur ex

#62 Mega Venusaur exMega Evolution · #177 · Special Illustration Rare

$238

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Garchomp ex

#63 Garchomp exParadox Rift · #245 · Special Illustration Rare

$235

#64 Raging Bolt exPrismatic Evolutions · #166 · Special Illustration Rare

$230

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Spidops ex

#65 Spidops exScarlet & Violet · #243 · Special Illustration Rare

$225

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Dragapult ex

#66 Dragapult exPrismatic Evolutions · #165 · Special Illustration Rare

$220

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Tinkaton ex

#67 Tinkaton exPaldea Evolved · #262 · Special Illustration Rare

$219

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Cinccino ex

#68 Cinccino exChaos Rising · #119 · Special Illustration Rare

$215

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Latias ex

#69 Mega Latias exMega Evolution · #181 · Special Illustration Rare

$215

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Hydreigon ex

#70 Hydreigon exWhite Flare · #169 · Special Illustration Rare

$204

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iron Treads ex

#71 Iron Treads exScarlet & Violet · #248 · Special Illustration Rare

$200

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Keldeo ex

#72 Keldeo exWhite Flare · #167 · Special Illustration Rare

$199

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iron Valiant ex

#73 Iron Valiant exPrismatic Evolutions · #157 · Special Illustration Rare

$195

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Tapu Koko ex

#74 Tapu Koko exParadox Rift · #247 · Special Illustration Rare

$194

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Meganium ex

#75 Mega Meganium exAscended Heroes · #272 · Special Illustration Rare

$192

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Gholdengo ex

#76 Gholdengo exPrismatic Evolutions · #164 · Special Illustration Rare

$190

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Palafin ex

#77 Palafin exPrismatic Evolutions · #151 · Special Illustration Rare

$186

#78 Gholdengo exParadox Rift · #252 · Special Illustration Rare

$184

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Froslass ex

#79 Mega Froslass exAscended Heroes · #275 · Special Illustration Rare

$182

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Kyurem ex

#80 Kyurem exBlack Bolt · #165 · Special Illustration Rare

$180

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Fezandipiti ex

#81 Fezandipiti exAscended Heroes · #288 · Special Illustration Rare

$180

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Surfer

#82 SurferAscended Heroes · #293 · Special Illustration Rare

$180

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Giovanni's Charisma

#83 Giovanni's Charisma151 · #204 · Special Illustration Rare

$176

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Zygarde ex

#84 Mega Zygarde exPerfect Order · #120 · Special Illustration Rare

$175

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iono

#85 IonoPaldea Evolved · #269 · Special Illustration Rare

$172

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Rosa's Encouragement

#86 Rosa's EncouragementPerfect Order · #123 · Special Illustration Rare

$170

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Team Rocket's Crobat ex

#87 Team Rocket's Crobat exDestined Rivals · #234 · Special Illustration Rare

$170

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Gouging Fire ex

#88 Gouging Fire exTemporal Forces · #204 · Special Illustration Rare

$170

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Pidgeot ex

#89 Pidgeot exObsidian Flames · #225 · Special Illustration Rare

$166

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Walking Wake ex

#90 Walking Wake exTemporal Forces · #205 · Special Illustration Rare

$165

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — N's Plan

#91 N's PlanBlack Bolt · #170 · Special Illustration Rare

$164

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Scrafty ex

#92 Mega Scrafty exAscended Heroes · #285 · Special Illustration Rare

$163

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Sandy Shocks ex

#93 Sandy Shocks exPrismatic Evolutions · #159 · Special Illustration Rare

$163

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iron Crown ex

#94 Iron Crown exTemporal Forces · #206 · Special Illustration Rare

$163

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Dragalge ex

#95 Mega Dragalge exChaos Rising · #118 · Special Illustration Rare

$160

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Clive

#96 ClivePaldean Fates · #236 · Special Illustration Rare

$159

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Hawlucha ex

#97 Mega Hawlucha exAscended Heroes · #283 · Special Illustration Rare

$155

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Sharpedo ex

#98 Mega Sharpedo exPhantasmal Flames · #127 · Special Illustration Rare

$151

#99 N's Zoroark exJourney Together · #185 · Special Illustration Rare

$150

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Starmie ex

#100 Mega Starmie exPerfect Order · #118 · Special Illustration Rare

$150

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Kangaskhan ex

#101 Mega Kangaskhan exMega Evolution · #182 · Special Illustration Rare

$149

#102 Bloodmoon Ursaluna exTwilight Masquerade · #216 · Special Illustration Rare

$146

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Roxie's Performance

#103 Roxie's PerformanceChaos Rising · #121 · Special Illustration Rare

$145

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iris's Fighting Spirit

#104 Iris's Fighting SpiritAscended Heroes · #292 · Special Illustration Rare

$145

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Miraidon ex

#105 Miraidon exScarlet & Violet · #244 · Special Illustration Rare

$145

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Carmine

#106 CarmineTwilight Masquerade · #217 · Special Illustration Rare

$140

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Okidogi ex

#107 Okidogi exShrouded Fable · #90 · Special Illustration Rare

$140

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Lillie's Determination

#108 Lillie's DeterminationMega Evolution · #184 · Special Illustration Rare

$138

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iron Hands ex

#109 Iron Hands exPrismatic Evolutions · #154 · Special Illustration Rare

$138

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Sinistcha ex

#110 Sinistcha exTwilight Masquerade · #210 · Special Illustration Rare

$137

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Ethan's Adventure

#111 Ethan's AdventureDestined Rivals · #236 · Special Illustration Rare

$137

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Diancie ex

#112 Mega Diancie exAscended Heroes · #282 · Special Illustration Rare

$135

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Eiscue ex

#113 Eiscue exObsidian Flames · #222 · Special Illustration Rare

$135

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Koraidon ex

#114 Koraidon exScarlet & Violet · #247 · Special Illustration Rare

$135

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iron Leaves ex

#115 Iron Leaves exTemporal Forces · #203 · Special Illustration Rare

$133

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Penny

#116 PennyPaldean Fates · #239 · Special Illustration Rare

$132

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Floette ex

#117 Mega Floette exChaos Rising · #117 · Special Illustration Rare

$130

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex

#118 Marnie's Grimmsnarl exAscended Heroes · #287 · Special Illustration Rare

$130

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Alolan Exeggutor ex

#119 Alolan Exeggutor exSurging Sparks · #242 · Special Illustration Rare

$130

#120 Iron Valiant exParadox Rift · #249 · Special Illustration Rare

$130

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Meowscarada ex

#121 Meowscarada exPaldea Evolved · #256 · Special Illustration Rare

$130

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Hydrapple ex

#122 Hydrapple exStellar Crown · #167 · Special Illustration Rare

$129

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Hop's Zacian ex

#123 Hop's Zacian exJourney Together · #186 · Special Illustration Rare

$128

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Kieran

#124 KieranTwilight Masquerade · #218 · Special Illustration Rare

$128

#125 Iron Hands exParadox Rift · #248 · Special Illustration Rare

$128

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Absol ex

#126 Mega Absol exMega Evolution · #180 · Special Illustration Rare

$126

#127 Hydreigon exSurging Sparks · #240 · Special Illustration Rare

$125

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex

#128 Wellspring Mask Ogerpon exTwilight Masquerade · #213 · Special Illustration Rare

$125

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Emboar ex

#129 Mega Emboar exAscended Heroes · #273 · Special Illustration Rare

$124

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Pecharunt ex

#130 Pecharunt exPrismatic Evolutions · #163 · Special Illustration Rare

$124

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Hilda

#131 HildaWhite Flare · #171 · Special Illustration Rare

$123

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Chien-Pao ex

#132 Chien-Pao exPaldea Evolved · #261 · Special Illustration Rare

$123

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Clefable ex

#133 Mega Clefable exPerfect Order · #119 · Special Illustration Rare

$122

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Teal Mask Ogerpon ex

#134 Teal Mask Ogerpon exPrismatic Evolutions · #145 · Special Illustration Rare

$122

#135 Terapagos exPrismatic Evolutions · #169 · Special Illustration Rare

$120

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Grusha

#136 GrushaPaldea Evolved · #268 · Special Illustration Rare

$120

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iono's Bellibolt ex

#137 Iono's Bellibolt exAscended Heroes · #279 · Special Illustration Rare

$119

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Volcanion ex

#138 Volcanion exJourney Together · #182 · Special Illustration Rare

$115

#139 Iono's Bellibolt exJourney Together · #183 · Special Illustration Rare

$115

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Cassiopeia

#140 CassiopeiaShrouded Fable · #94 · Special Illustration Rare

$115

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Saguaro

#141 SaguaroPaldea Evolved · #270 · Special Illustration Rare

$113

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iron Boulder ex

#142 Iron Boulder exTemporal Forces · #207 · Special Illustration Rare

$110

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Wo-Chien ex

#143 Wo-Chien exPaldea Evolved · #257 · Special Illustration Rare

$110

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Canari

#144 CanariAscended Heroes · #291 · Special Illustration Rare

$109

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Skeledirge ex

#145 Skeledirge exPaldea Evolved · #258 · Special Illustration Rare

$107

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Serperior ex

#146 Serperior exBlack Bolt · #164 · Special Illustration Rare

$105

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon ex

#147 Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon exPrismatic Evolutions · #148 · Special Illustration Rare

$105

#148 Sandy Shocks exParadox Rift · #250 · Special Illustration Rare

$105

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Parasol Lady

#149 Parasol LadyParadox Rift · #255 · Special Illustration Rare

$105

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Munkidori ex

#150 Munkidori exShrouded Fable · #91 · Special Illustration Rare

$104

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Salvatore

#151 SalvatoreTemporal Forces · #212 · Special Illustration Rare

$103

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Revavroom ex

#152 Revavroom exObsidian Flames · #224 · Special Illustration Rare

$103

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Genesect ex

#153 Genesect exBlack Bolt · #169 · Special Illustration Rare

$100

#154 Iron Crown exPrismatic Evolutions · #158 · Special Illustration Rare

$100

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex

#155 Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon exPrismatic Evolutions · #160 · Special Illustration Rare

$100

#156 KieranPrismatic Evolutions · #174 · Special Illustration Rare

$100

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Durant ex

#157 Durant exSurging Sparks · #236 · Special Illustration Rare

$100

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Erika's Invitation

#158 Erika's Invitation151 · #203 · Special Illustration Rare

$100

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Miriam

#159 MiriamScarlet & Violet · #251 · Special Illustration Rare

$100

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Lacey

#160 LaceyPrismatic Evolutions · #175 · Special Illustration Rare

$100

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Amarys

#161 AmarysPrismatic Evolutions · #170 · Special Illustration Rare

$99

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Great Tusk ex

#162 Great Tusk exScarlet & Violet · #246 · Special Illustration Rare

$96

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — AZ's Tranquility

#163 AZ's TranquilityChaos Rising · #120 · Special Illustration Rare

$95

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Lana's Aid

#164 Lana's AidTwilight Masquerade · #219 · Special Illustration Rare

$95

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Bouffalant ex

#165 Bouffalant exWhite Flare · #170 · Special Illustration Rare

$93

#166 Teal Mask Ogerpon exTwilight Masquerade · #211 · Special Illustration Rare

$93

#167 Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon exTwilight Masquerade · #215 · Special Illustration Rare

$91

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mela

#168 MelaParadox Rift · #254 · Special Illustration Rare

$91

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Eelektross ex

#169 Mega Eelektross exAscended Heroes · #278 · Special Illustration Rare

$90

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Drayton

#170 DraytonPrismatic Evolutions · #172 · Special Illustration Rare

$90

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Janine's Secret Art

#171 Janine's Secret ArtPrismatic Evolutions · #173 · Special Illustration Rare

$90

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Lisia's Appeal

#172 Lisia's AppealSurging Sparks · #246 · Special Illustration Rare

$90

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Galvantula ex

#173 Galvantula exStellar Crown · #168 · Special Illustration Rare

$89

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Bianca's Devotion

#174 Bianca's DevotionTemporal Forces · #209 · Special Illustration Rare

$89

#175 IonoPaldean Fates · #237 · Special Illustration Rare

$89

#176 Wellspring Mask Ogerpon exPrismatic Evolutions · #152 · Special Illustration Rare

$87

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Squawkabilly ex

#177 Squawkabilly exPaldea Evolved · #264 · Special Illustration Rare

$87

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Lt. Surge's Bargain

#178 Lt. Surge's BargainMega Evolution · #185 · Special Illustration Rare

$87

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Team Rocket's Giovanni

#179 Team Rocket's GiovanniDestined Rivals · #238 · Special Illustration Rare

$85

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Whimsicott ex

#180 Whimsicott exWhite Flare · #165 · Special Illustration Rare

$84

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Dawn

#181 DawnPhantasmal Flames · #129 · Special Illustration Rare

$82

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Jacinthe

#182 JacinthePerfect Order · #122 · Special Illustration Rare

$81

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Meloetta ex

#183 Meloetta exBlack Bolt · #167 · Special Illustration Rare

$81

#184 LaceyStellar Crown · #172 · Special Illustration Rare

$81

#185 Pecharunt exShrouded Fable · #93 · Special Illustration Rare

$81

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Jellicent ex

#186 Jellicent exWhite Flare · #168 · Special Illustration Rare

$80

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Excadrill ex

#187 Excadrill exBlack Bolt · #168 · Special Illustration Rare

$80

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Professor Sada's Vitality

#188 Professor Sada's VitalityParadox Rift · #256 · Special Illustration Rare

$80

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Giacomo

#189 GiacomoPaldea Evolved · #267 · Special Illustration Rare

$80

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Jirachi ex

#190 Jirachi ex30th Celebration · #155 · Special Illustration Rare

$79

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Rotom ex

#191 Rotom exPhantasmal Flames · #126 · Special Illustration Rare

$77

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Quaquaval ex

#192 Quaquaval exPaldea Evolved · #260 · Special Illustration Rare

$77

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Eri

#193 EriTemporal Forces · #210 · Special Illustration Rare

$77

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Arven's Mabosstiff ex

#194 Arven's Mabosstiff exDestined Rivals · #235 · Special Illustration Rare

$75

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Crispin

#195 CrispinPrismatic Evolutions · #171 · Special Illustration Rare

$75

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Jasmine's Gaze

#196 Jasmine's GazeSurging Sparks · #245 · Special Illustration Rare

$75

#197 Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon exTwilight Masquerade · #212 · Special Illustration Rare

$75

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Rika

#198 RikaParadox Rift · #258 · Special Illustration Rare

$75

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Ting-Lu ex

#199 Ting-Lu exPaldea Evolved · #263 · Special Illustration Rare

$75

#200 PennyScarlet & Violet · #252 · Special Illustration Rare

$75

What a Special Illustration Rare is

A Special Illustration Rare (SIR) is a Scarlet & Violet-era card showing a Pokémon-ex or a Trainer in a scarce, story-driven full-art illustration, often with a distinctive white or painterly border. They're the top artistic pull of their sets — a step above the more common Illustration Rare.

The market

SIRs are the current collector chase, led by Charizard ex, Pikachu and iconic Trainer cards. The tier is volatile — many spiked on release and cooled afterwards — so condition, grading and timing all shape value.

Special Illustration Rare — the scarcer illustration treatment, numbered into the secret range. Scarlet & Violet (2023–)

How a card qualifies: Rarity is exactly Special Illustration Rare.

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — FAQ

What is a Special Illustration Rare?

A Special Illustration Rare (SIR) is a Scarlet & Violet-era chase card showing a Pokémon-ex or a Trainer in a full-art, story-driven illustration, usually with a white or artistic border. SIRs are among the rarest and most collectible pulls of their sets.

What's the difference between Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare?

An Illustration Rare (IR) shows a regular Pokémon in special full-card art; a Special Illustration Rare (SIR) shows an ex Pokémon or Trainer in an even scarcer alternate-art treatment, pulled at a much lower rate and worth considerably more.

Are Special Illustration Rares good investments?

They're the modern chase tier, so the popular ones (Charizard ex, Pikachu, iconic Trainers) hold strong value — but the SIR market has been volatile, spiking on release and settling afterwards, so timing and condition matter.

Full art →Rainbow rares →Most expensive cards →

Cite this ranking

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Citation

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — CardTrack, https://cardtrack.com/pokemon/special-illustration-rare