Special Illustration Rare Pokémon Cards
CardTrack tracks 120 Special Illustration Rare Pokémon cards across 21 sets, worth a combined $21,730. The most valuable is the Umbreon ex (Prismatic Evolutions) at $1,535.50 ungraded, about $6,949 in PSA 10. Across this rarity, gem-mint copies average roughly 3.7× the raw price. All values are blended from Cardmarket, PriceCharting and eBay sold listings, updated daily.
Special Illustration Rare (SIR/SAR) cards are full-art alternate illustrations — among the most sought-after modern Pokémon cards, with the character shown in a unique scene.
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Frequently asked
What is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card?
Special Illustration Rare (SIR/SAR) cards are full-art alternate illustrations — among the most sought-after modern Pokémon cards, with the character shown in a unique scene.
What is the most valuable Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card?
The Umbreon ex (Prismatic Evolutions) is the most valuable Special Illustration Rare card we track, at about $1,535.50 ungraded and roughly $6,949 in PSA 10.
Are Special Illustration Rare Pokémon cards worth grading?
Across Special Illustration Rare cards we track, a PSA 10 averages about 3.7× the raw price, so the highest-value copies are often worth grading once you factor in the grading fee. Check each card's grading-ROI estimate before submitting.