Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards

The most valuable Special Illustration Rare Pokémon cards, ranked by market value. Leading is Umbreon ex (Prismatic Evolutions) at $5,200. We track 216 SIRs — the alternate-art chase cards of the Scarlet & Violet era.

Prices last updated 25 July 2026 · How we price →

Cards tracked

216

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

$5,200

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mew ex

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

$3,000

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Pikachu ex

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

$2,550

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Gengar ex

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

$2,400

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Charizard X ex

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

$2,000

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Dragonite ex

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

$1,665

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Sylveon ex

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

$1,650

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Charizard ex

#8 Charizard ex151 · #199 · Special Illustration Rare

$1,501

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

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

$1,255

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Espeon ex

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

$1,237

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

$1,116

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

$1,050

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Vaporeon ex

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

$1,000

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Leafeon ex

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

$938

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

$889

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

$880

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Greninja ex

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

$850

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Glaceon ex

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

$835

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

$789

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Roaring Moon ex

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

$775

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Flareon ex

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

$700

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Jolteon ex

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

$700

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Terapagos ex

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

$700

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Eevee ex

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

$680

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Blastoise ex

#25 Blastoise ex151 · #200 · Special Illustration Rare

$637

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — N's Zoroark ex

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

$585

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Rosa's Encouragement

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

$581

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Cynthia's Garchomp ex

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

$571

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Zekrom ex

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

$570

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Latias ex

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

$550

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Steven's Metagross ex

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

$542

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Reshiram ex

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

$540

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

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

$480

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Lillie's Clefairy ex

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

$470

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Lucario ex

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

$470

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Zapdos ex

#36 Zapdos ex151 · #202 · Special Illustration Rare

$470

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Feraligatr ex

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

$460

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

$460

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Venusaur ex

#39 Venusaur ex151 · #198 · Special Illustration Rare

$450

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Gardevoir ex

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

$440

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Gardevoir ex

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

$435

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Zygarde ex

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

$425

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Surfer

#43 SurferAscended Heroes · #293 · Special Illustration Rare

$401

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Starmie ex

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

$375

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

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

$365

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Alakazam ex

#46 Alakazam ex151 · #201 · Special Illustration Rare

$365

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Milotic ex

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

$350

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Scrafty ex

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

$345

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Salamence ex

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

$341

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Hawlucha ex

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

$335

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

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

$325

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Meganium ex

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

$324

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Perrin

#53 PerrinTwilight Masquerade · #220 · Special Illustration Rare

$314

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Altaria ex

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

$310

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Froslass ex

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

$310

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Ceruledge ex

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

$300

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Venusaur ex

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

$296

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Clefable ex

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

$295

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Latias ex

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

$293

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Morty's Conviction

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

$288

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex

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

$280

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Emboar ex

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

$276

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Canari

#63 CanariAscended Heroes · #291 · Special Illustration Rare

$260

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iono's Bellibolt ex

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

$255

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Jacinthe

#65 JacinthePerfect Order · #122 · Special Illustration Rare

$250

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Diancie ex

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

$250

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Fezandipiti ex

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

$250

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iris's Fighting Spirit

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

$250

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Hydreigon ex

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

$250

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

$249

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Raging Bolt ex

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

$246

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Greninja ex

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

$240

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Dragapult ex

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

$230

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Kyurem ex

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

$220

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex

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

$220

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Keldeo ex

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

$220

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

$210

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Garchomp ex

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

$210

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Palafin ex

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

$202

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

$200

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

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

$200

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Chi-Yu ex

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

$200

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Meowth ex

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

$197

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Golisopod ex

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

$196

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Lillie's Determination

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

$195

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Eelektross ex

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

$192

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Gholdengo ex

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

$190

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iono

#88 IonoPaldea Evolved · #269 · Special Illustration Rare

$180

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

$180

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iron Crown ex

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

$172

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Absol ex

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

$171

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Pidgeot ex

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

$170

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Kangaskhan ex

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

$168

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

$167

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Walking Wake ex

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

$165

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Tinkaton ex

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

$164

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Ethan's Adventure

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

$163

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Dachsbun ex

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

$163

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Carmine

#99 CarmineTwilight Masquerade · #217 · Special Illustration Rare

$160

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iron Valiant ex

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

$153

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Gouging Fire ex

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

$150

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Miraidon ex

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

$145

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Giovanni's Charisma

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

$140

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Hop's Zacian ex

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

$138

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Penny

#105 PennyPaldean Fates · #239 · Special Illustration Rare

$132

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

$131

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

$130

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

$130

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Alolan Exeggutor ex

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

$130

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Erika's Invitation

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

$130

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — N's Plan

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

$128

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Clive

#112 ClivePaldean Fates · #236 · Special Illustration Rare

$127

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Hilda

#113 HildaWhite Flare · #171 · Special Illustration Rare

$125

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Genesect ex

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

$120

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

$120

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

$120

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Serperior ex

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

$120

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iron Hands ex

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

$120

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Tapu Koko ex

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

$120

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Cassiopeia

#120 CassiopeiaShrouded Fable · #94 · Special Illustration Rare

$116

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Parasol Lady

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

$116

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Koraidon ex

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

$115

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Miriam

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

$115

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

$113

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Sandy Shocks ex

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

$113

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Meowscarada ex

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

$110

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Saguaro

#127 SaguaroPaldea Evolved · #270 · Special Illustration Rare

$109

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Lisia's Appeal

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

$108

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Sinistcha ex

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

$108

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Skeledirge ex

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

$103

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Munkidori ex

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

$102

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iron Leaves ex

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

$100

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Team Rocket's Giovanni

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

$100

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Lana's Aid

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

$100

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Chien-Pao ex

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

$99

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Spidops ex

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

$99

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Grusha

#137 GrushaPaldea Evolved · #268 · Special Illustration Rare

$97

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Acerola's Mischief

#138 Acerola's MischiefMega Evolution · #183 · Special Illustration Rare

$96

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Meloetta ex

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

$96

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Wo-Chien ex

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

$95

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Durant ex

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

$95

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Dawn

#142 DawnPhantasmal Flames · #129 · Special Illustration Rare

$93

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Kieran

#143 KieranTwilight Masquerade · #218 · Special Illustration Rare

$93

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Volcanion ex

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

$92

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Okidogi ex

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

$91

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Salvatore

#146 SalvatoreTemporal Forces · #212 · Special Illustration Rare

$91

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Sharpedo ex

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

$90

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex

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

$90

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Drayton

#149 DraytonPrismatic Evolutions · #172 · Special Illustration Rare

$90

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Hydrapple ex

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

$90

#151 Fezandipiti exShrouded Fable · #92 · Special Illustration Rare

$90

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Squawkabilly ex

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

$90

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Great Tusk ex

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

$90

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon ex

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

$90

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Pecharunt ex

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

$89

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Bianca's Devotion

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

$89

#157 IonoPaldean Fates · #237 · Special Illustration Rare

$89

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iron Boulder ex

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

$88

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Rotom ex

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

$88

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

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

$85

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Excadrill ex

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

$85

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Teal Mask Ogerpon ex

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

$85

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Eri

#163 EriTemporal Forces · #210 · Special Illustration Rare

$85

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Eiscue ex

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

$85

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Cinccino ex

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

$83

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Lacey

#166 LaceyPrismatic Evolutions · #175 · Special Illustration Rare

$83

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Rika

#167 RikaParadox Rift · #258 · Special Illustration Rare

$81

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

$81

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Jellicent ex

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

$80

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Arven's Mabosstiff ex

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

$80

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Tulip

#171 TulipParadox Rift · #259 · Special Illustration Rare

$80

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Jasmine's Gaze

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

$80

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Quaquaval ex

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

$77

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mega Lopunny ex

#174 Mega Lopunny exPhantasmal Flames · #128 · Special Illustration Rare

$76

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex

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

$75

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

$75

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

$75

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Revavroom ex

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

$75

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Ting-Lu ex

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

$75

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Mela

#180 MelaParadox Rift · #254 · Special Illustration Rare

$74

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Briar

#181 BriarStellar Crown · #171 · Special Illustration Rare

$74

#182 KieranPrismatic Evolutions · #174 · Special Illustration Rare

$73

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

$73

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Bouffalant ex

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

$72

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Yanmega ex

#185 Yanmega exDestined Rivals · #228 · Special Illustration Rare

$70

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Team Rocket's Ariana

#186 Team Rocket's ArianaDestined Rivals · #237 · Special Illustration Rare

$70

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

$70

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Whimsicott ex

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

$70

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Galvantula ex

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

$70

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Crispin

#190 CrispinPrismatic Evolutions · #171 · Special Illustration Rare

$70

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Janine's Secret Art

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

$69

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Professor Sada's Vitality

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

$66

#193 LaceyStellar Crown · #172 · Special Illustration Rare

$65

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

$63

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Giacomo

#195 GiacomoPaldea Evolved · #267 · Special Illustration Rare

$61

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Dendra

#196 DendraPaldea Evolved · #266 · Special Illustration Rare

$60

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

$60

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Archaludon ex

#198 Archaludon exSurging Sparks · #241 · Special Illustration Rare

$60

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Iron Treads ex

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

$60

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards — Jacq

#200 JacqScarlet & Violet · #250 · Special Illustration Rare

$59

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 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 →

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Citation

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