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Special illustration rare card (TCG)

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Special illustration rare is a type of rarity in the Pokémon Trading Card Game outside of Asia, introduced in the Scarlet & Violet expansion. They are Full Art Secret cards that showcase Pokémon in their natural environments and offer a closer look at their unique personalities.

Special illustration rare cards are like illustration rare cards but instead feature an additional layer of glitter foil and either feature alternative artwork of chase Pokémon cards such as Pokémon V, VSTAR, VMAX or Pokémon ex, or of Supporter cards. Starting with the Scarlet & Violet expansion, special illustration rare cards feature a double gold star (Special Illustration Rare) for their rarity symbol.

Special Art Rare cards (Japanese: スペシャルアートレア Special Art Rare) introduced in the VSTAR Universe expansion can be seen as the cognate to this rarity in Asian language expansions, however this rarity does not provide a full overlap, as Special Art Rare cards from the Sword & Shield Series are officially designated as "Galarian Gallery ultra rare" cards and can be identified with a white star or GGU as their rarity symbol.[1] The Special Art Rare rarity denoted by SAR (SAR) rarity symbol.

Special illustration rare cards are similar to the Trainer Gallery cards introduced in the Brilliant Stars expansion (the Japanese VMAX Climax subset), bar the fact that they generally do not feature characters.


In the Scarlet & Violet Series

Examples of special illustration rare cards

Zapdosex204PokémonCard151.jpg
A special illustration rare
Pokémon ex card
EiscueexObsidianFlames222.jpg
A special illustration rare
Tera Pokémon ex card
BossOrdersPaldeaEvolved265.jpg
A special illustration rare
Supporter card

List of special illustration rare cards

Special illustration rare Pokémon ex
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Spidopsex Grass Scarlet & Violet Special Illustration Rare 243/198 Violet ex SAR 101/078
Miraidonex Lightning Scarlet & Violet Special Illustration Rare 244/198 Violet ex SAR 102/078
Gardevoirex Psychic Scarlet & Violet Special Illustration Rare 245/198 Scarlet ex SAR 101/078
Great Tuskex Fighting Scarlet & Violet Special Illustration Rare 246/198 Scarlet ex SAR 102/078
Koraidonex Fighting Scarlet & Violet Special Illustration Rare 247/198 Scarlet ex SAR 103/078
Iron Treadsex Metal Scarlet & Violet Special Illustration Rare 248/198 Violet ex SAR 103/078
Meowscaradaex Grass Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare 256/193 Triplet Beat SAR 096/073
Wo-Chienex Grass Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare 257/193 Snow Hazard SAR 092/071
Skeledirgeex Fire Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare 258/193 Triplet Beat SAR 097/073
Chi-Yuex Fire Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare 258/193 Clay Burst SAR 092/071
Quaquavalex Water Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare 260/193 Triplet Beat SAR 098/073
Chien-Paoex Water Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare 261/193 Snow Hazard SAR 093/071
Tinkatonex Psychic Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare 262/193 Clay Burst SAR 093/071
Ting-Luex Fighting Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare 263/193 Clay Burst SAR 094/071
Squawkabillyex Colorless Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare 264/193 Snow Hazard SAR 094/071
Revavroomex Metal Obsidian Flames Special Illustration Rare 224/197 Ruler of the Black Flame SAR 135/108
Pidgeotex Colorless Obsidian Flames Special Illustration Rare 225/197 Ruler of the Black Flame SAR 136/108
Venusaurex Grass 151 Special Illustration Rare 198/165 Pokémon Card 151 SAR 200/165
Charizardex Fire 151 Special Illustration Rare 199/165 Pokémon Card 151 SAR 201/165
Blastoiseex Water 151 Special Illustration Rare 200/165 Pokémon Card 151 SAR 202/165
Alakazamex Psychic 151 Special Illustration Rare 201/165 Pokémon Card 151 SAR 203/165
Zapdosex Lightning 151 Special Illustration Rare 202/165 Pokémon Card 151 SAR 204/165
Golisopodex Water Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare 246/182 Ancient Roar SAR 088/066
Tapu Kokoex Lightning Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare 247/182 Raging Surf SAR 086/062
Iron Handsex Lightning Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare 248/182 Future Flash SAR 088/066
Iron Valiantex Psychic Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare 249/182 Future Flash SAR 089/066
Sandy Shocksex Fighting Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare 250/182 Ancient Roar SAR 089/066
Roaring Moonex Darkness Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare 251/182 Ancient Roar SAR 090/066
Gholdengoex Metal Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare 252/182 Raging Surf SAR 087/062
Altariaex Dragon Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare 253/182 Future Flash SAR 090/066
Mewex Psychic Paldean Fates Special Illustration Rare 232/091 Shiny Treasure ex SAR 347/190
Gardevoirex Psychic Paldean Fates Special Illustration Rare 232/091 Shiny Treasure ex SAR 348/190
Iron Leavesex Grass Temporal Forces Special Illustration Rare 203/162 Cyber Judge SAR 093/071
Gouging Fireex Fire Temporal Forces Special Illustration Rare 204/162 Wild Force SAR 093/071
Walking Wakeex Water Temporal Forces Special Illustration Rare 205/162 Wild Force SAR 094/071
Iron Crownex Psychic Temporal Forces Special Illustration Rare 206/162 Cyber Judge SAR 094/071
Iron Boulderex Fighting Temporal Forces Special Illustration Rare 207/162 Cyber Judge SAR 095/071
Raging Boltex Dragon Temporal Forces Special Illustration Rare 208/162 Wild Force SAR 095/071
Sinistchaex Grass Twilight Masquerade Special Illustration Rare 210/167 Crimson Haze SAR 089/066
Bloodmoon Ursalunaex Colorless Twilight Masquerade Special Illustration Rare 216/167 Crimson Haze SAR 091/066
Okidogiex Darkness Shrouded Fable Special Illustration Rare 090/064 Night Wanderer SAR 087/064
Munkidoriex Darkness Shrouded Fable Special Illustration Rare 091/064 Night Wanderer SAR 088/064
Fezandipitiex Darkness Shrouded Fable Special Illustration Rare 092/064 Night Wanderer SAR 089/064
Pecharuntex Darkness Shrouded Fable Special Illustration Rare 093/064 Night Wanderer SAR 090/064
Hydrappleex Grass Stellar Crown Special Illustration Rare 167/142 Stellar Miracle SAR 127/102
Dachsbunex Psychic Stellar Crown Special Illustration Rare 169/142 Stellar Miracle SAR 129/102
Special illustration rare Tera Pokémon ex
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Eiscueex Fire Obsidian Flames Special Illustration Rare 222/197 Ruler of the Black Flame SAR 133/108
Charizardex Darkness Obsidian Flames Special Illustration Rare 223/197 Ruler of the Black Flame SAR 134/108
Garchompex Water Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare 245/182 Raging Surf SAR 085/062
Charizardex Darkness Paldean Fates Special Illustration Rare 232/091 Shiny Treasure ex SAR 349/190
Teal Mask Ogerponex Grass Twilight Masquerade Special Illustration Rare 211/167 Transformation Mask SAR 125/101
Hearthflame Mask Ogerponex Fire Twilight Masquerade Special Illustration Rare 212/167 Transformation Mask SAR 126/101
Wellspring Mask Ogerponex Water Twilight Masquerade Special Illustration Rare 213/167 Transformation Mask SAR 127/101
Greninjaex Fighting Twilight Masquerade Special Illustration Rare 214/167 Crimson Haze SAR 090/066
Cornerstone Mask Ogerponex Fighting Twilight Masquerade Special Illustration Rare 215/167 Transformation Mask SAR 128/101
Galvantulaex Lightning Stellar Crown Special Illustration Rare 168/142 Stellar Miracle SAR 128/102
Terapagosex Colorless Stellar Crown Special Illustration Rare 170/142 Stellar Miracle SAR 130/102
Special illustration rare Supporter cards
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Arven Su Scarlet & Violet Special Illustration Rare 249/198 Violet ex SAR 104/078
Jacq Su Scarlet & Violet Special Illustration Rare 250/198 Scarlet ex SAR 104/078
Miriam Su Scarlet & Violet Special Illustration Rare 251/198 Violet ex SAR 105/078
Penny Su Scarlet & Violet Special Illustration Rare 252/198 Scarlet ex SAR 105/078
Boss's Orders [Ghetsis] Su Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare 265/193 Triplet Beat SAR 100/073
Dendra Su Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare 266/193 Triplet Beat SAR 099/073
Giacomo Su Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare 267/193 Snow Hazard SAR 096/071
Grusha Su Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare 268/193 Snow Hazard SAR 095/071
Iono Su Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare 269/193 Clay Burst SAR 096/071
Saguaro Su Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare 270/193 Clay Burst SAR 095/071
Geeta Su Obsidian Flames Special Illustration Rare 226/197 Ruler of the Black Flame SAR 137/108
Poppy Su Obsidian Flames Special Illustration Rare 227/197 Ruler of the Black Flame SAR 138/108
Erika's Invitation Su 151 Special Illustration Rare 203/165 Pokémon Card 151 SAR 206/165
Giovanni's Charisma Su 151 Special Illustration Rare 204/165 Pokémon Card 151 SAR 207/165
Mela Su Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare 254/182 Ancient Roar SAR 092/066
Parasol Lady Su Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare 255/182 Raging Surf SAR 089/062
Professor Sada's Vitality Su Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare 256/182 Ancient Roar SAR 091/066
Professor Turo's Scenario Su Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare 257/182 Future Flash SAR 091/066
Rika Su Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare 258/182 Raging Surf SAR 088/062
Tulip Su Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare 259/182 Future Flash SAR 092/066
Arven Su Paldean Fates Special Illustration Rare 235/091 Shiny Treasure ex SAR 353/190
Clive Su Paldean Fates Special Illustration Rare 236/091 Shiny Treasure ex SAR 352/190
Iono Su Paldean Fates Special Illustration Rare 237/091 Shiny Treasure ex SAR 350/190
Nemona Su Paldean Fates Special Illustration Rare 238/091 Shiny Treasure ex SAR 351/190
Penny Su Paldean Fates Special Illustration Rare 239/091 Shiny Treasure ex SAR 354/190
Bianca's Devotion Su Temporal Forces Special Illustration Rare 209/162 Cyber Judge SAR 097/071
Eri Su Temporal Forces Special Illustration Rare 210/162 Wild Force SAR 096/071
Morty's Conviction Su Temporal Forces Special Illustration Rare 211/162 Wild Force SAR 097/071
Salvatore Su Temporal Forces Special Illustration Rare 212/162 Cyber Judge SAR 096/071
Carmine Su Twilight Masquerade Special Illustration Rare 217/167 Transformation Mask SAR 130/101
Kieran Su Twilight Masquerade Special Illustration Rare 218/167 Transformation Mask SAR 129/101
Lana's Aid Su Twilight Masquerade Special Illustration Rare 219/167 Crimson Haze SAR 093/066
Perrin Su Twilight Masquerade Special Illustration Rare 220/167 Crimson Haze SAR 092/066
Cassiopeia Su Shrouded Fable Special Illustration Rare 094/064 Night Wanderer SAR 091/064
Briar Su Stellar Crown Special Illustration Rare 171/142 Stellar Miracle SAR 132/102
Lacey Su Stellar Crown Special Illustration Rare 172/142 Stellar Miracle SAR 131/102
Associated promotional and other cards
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Mewex Psychic SVP Black Star Promos   053 Pokémon Card 151 SAR 205/165
Iono Su SVP Black Star Promos   124      
Kingdraex Water SVP Black Star Promos   131      
Greninjaex Water SVP Black Star Promos   132      
Pikachuex Lightning       2023 Pokémon World Championships Yokohama Deck: Pikachu   001/030
Latiasex Psychic       Paradise Dragona SAR 087/064
Archaludonex Metal       Paradise Dragona SAR 088/064
Alolan Exeggutorex Dragon       Paradise Dragona SAR 089/064
Drayton Su       Paradise Dragona SAR 090/064
Lisia's Appeal Su       Paradise Dragona SAR 091/064
 


In the Sword & Shield Series

Examples of Galarian Gallery ultra rare cards

EnteiVCrownZenithGG36.jpg
A Galarian Gallery ultra rare
Pokémon V card
ZeraoraVMAXCrownZenithGG42.jpg
A Galarian Gallery ultra rare
Pokémon VMAX card
DeoxysVSTARCrownZenithGG46.jpg
A Galarian Gallery ultra rare
Pokémon VSTAR card
AdamanCrownZenithGG57.jpg
A Galarian Gallery ultra rare
Supporter card

List of Galarian Gallery ultra rare cards

Galarian Gallery ultra rare Pokémon V
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
EnteiV Fire Crown Zenith GGU GG36/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 213/172
SuicuneV Water Crown Zenith GGU GG38/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 215/172
LumineonV Water Crown Zenith GGU GG39/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 216/172
RaikouV Lightning Crown Zenith GGU GG41/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 218/172
ZacianV Psychic Crown Zenith GGU GG48/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 225/172
DrapionV Darkness Crown Zenith GGU GG49/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 227/172
Hisuian SamurottV Darkness Crown Zenith GGU GG51/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 229/172
HoopaV Darkness Crown Zenith GGU GG53/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 231/172
ZamazentaV Metal Crown Zenith GGU GG54/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 232/172
Galarian Gallery ultra rare Pokémon VMAX
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
ZeraoraVMAX Lightning Crown Zenith GGU GG42/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 219/172
DeoxysVMAX Psychic Crown Zenith GGU GG45/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 222/172
HattereneVMAX Psychic Crown Zenith GGU GG47/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 224/172
Galarian Gallery ultra rare Pokémon VSTAR
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
LeafeonVSTAR Grass Crown Zenith GGU GG35/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 210/172
SimisearVSTAR Fire Crown Zenith GGU GG37/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 214/172
GlaceonVSTAR Water Crown Zenith GGU GG40/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 217/172
ZeraoraVSTAR Lightning Crown Zenith GGU GG43/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 220/172
MewtwoVSTAR Psychic Crown Zenith GGU GG44/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 221/172
DeoxysVSTAR Psychic Crown Zenith GGU GG46/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 223/172
DarkraiVSTAR Darkness Crown Zenith GGU GG50/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 228/172
Hisuian SamurottVSTAR Darkness Crown Zenith GGU GG52/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 230/172
RegigigasVSTAR Colorless Crown Zenith GGU GG55/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 233/172
Hisuian ZoroarkVSTAR Colorless Crown Zenith GGU GG56/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 234/172
Galarian Gallery ultra rare Supporter cards
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Adaman Su Crown Zenith GGU GG57/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 240/172
Cheren's Care Su Crown Zenith GGU GG58/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 241/172
Colress's Experiment Su Crown Zenith GGU GG59/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 235/172
Cynthia's Ambition Su Crown Zenith GGU GG60/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 239/172
Gardenia's Vigor Su Crown Zenith GGU GG61/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 243/172
Grant Su Crown Zenith GGU GG62/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 238/172
Irida Su Crown Zenith GGU GG63/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 236/172
Melony Su Crown Zenith GGU GG64/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 244/172
Raihan Su Crown Zenith GGU GG65/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 237/172
Roxanne Su Crown Zenith GGU GG66/GG70 VSTAR Universe SAR 242/172
Associated promotional and other cards
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
CharizardV Fire SWSH Black Star Promos   SWSH260 VSTAR Universe SAR 211/172
CharizardVMAX Fire SWSH Black Star Promos   SWSH261      
CharizardVSTAR Fire SWSH Black Star Promos   SWSH262 VSTAR Universe SAR 212/172
LucarioVSTAR Fighting SWSH Black Star Promos   SWSH291 VSTAR Universe SAR 226/172
 



See also

References

  1. ↑ Pokémon TCG Live Drop Rate Information



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