Curated List · Updated November 2026

Special Illustration Rare Card List

There are 238 Special Illustration Rares in the English Pokémon TCG, counting both Pokémon and Trainer SIRs. The rarity started with the Scarlet & Violet base set in March 2023, and every main expansion since has printed them. Prismatic Evolutions has the most, with 32. The most valuable right now is Umbreon ex from Prismatic Evolutions, at $1,186.84.

Browse all 238 cardsTop 10 by price
Cards tracked
238
with pricing
Top chase
$1.2k
highest card
Avg value
$67
per card
Total value
$16.0k
all prices summed
Rarities
1
distinct types
30-day change
▼ 16.2%
total value
■Top chases

What are the top Special Illustration Rares cards in Pokémon TCG?

#01 · Top Chase
Umbreon ex – Special Illustration Rare – Prismatic Evolutions
Umbreon ex
Special Illustration Rare
$1,186.84
#02
Mew ex – Special Illustration Rare – Paldean Fates
Mew ex
Special Illustration Rare
$828.72
#03
Mega Gengar ex – Special Illustration Rare – Ascended Heroes
Mega Gengar ex
Special Illustration Rare
$609.35
#04
Mega Charizard X ex – Special Illustration Rare – Phantasmal Flames
Mega Charizard X ex
Special Illustration Rare
$570.29
#05
Pikachu ex – Special Illustration Rare – Ascended Heroes
Pikachu ex
Special Illustration Rare
$567.97
#06
Mega Dragonite ex – Special Illustration Rare – Ascended Heroes
Mega Dragonite ex
Special Illustration Rare
$400.27
#07
Sylveon ex – Special Illustration Rare – Prismatic Evolutions
Sylveon ex
Special Illustration Rare
$377.94
#08
Mega Rayquaza ex – Special Illustration Rare – Delta Reign
Mega Rayquaza ex
Special Illustration Rare
$312.70
#09
Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex – Special Illustration Rare – Destined Rivals
Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex
Special Illustration Rare
$310.75
#10
Charizard ex – Special Illustration Rare – 151
Charizard ex
Special Illustration Rare
$292.69
■ How many

How many Special Illustration Rares are there?

Chase Season counts 238 Special Illustration Rares: 167 from Scarlet & Violet, 71 from Mega Evolution. So far every Pokémon SIR is an ex card and every Trainer SIR is a Supporter. The Supporters also appear in the Trainer Full Arts list.

By era238 total
Special Illustration Rares cards by era
EraCardsYears
Scarlet & Violet1672023–2025
Mega Evolution712025–
Most valuableas of November 2026
Most valuable Special Illustration Rares cards as of November 2026
RankCardPrice
01Umbreon ex 161
Prismatic Evolutions
$1,186.84
02Mew ex 232
Paldean Fates
$828.72
03Mega Gengar ex 284
Ascended Heroes
$609.35
04Mega Charizard X ex 125
Phantasmal Flames
$570.29
05Pikachu ex 276
Ascended Heroes
$567.97
06Mega Dragonite ex 290
Ascended Heroes
$400.27
07Sylveon ex 156
Prismatic Evolutions
$377.94
08Mega Rayquaza ex 138
Delta Reign
$312.70
09Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex 231
Destined Rivals
$310.75
10Charizard ex 199
151
$292.69
■ The first one

What were the first Special Illustration Rares?

The rarity arrived with Scarlet & Violet in March 2023. That set has ten SIRs, including Miraidon ex 244/198 and Gardevoir ex 245/198. Before Scarlet & Violet, the closest thing were the alternate art V and VMAX cards of Sword & Shield, which are filed as a different rarity and are not in this list.

Origin · 2011
N 101/101
Noble Victories
Black & White era
First full-art Supporter
■ About this list

What is a Special Illustration Rare card?

Complete list of Special Illustration Rare cards, Pokémon and Trainer, from Scarlet & Violet to Mega Evolution, with current market prices. Chase Season tracks 238 cards with live market pricing.

The highest-priced card sits at $1,186.84. The average tracked card is worth $67.38.

Rarity distribution
Special Illustration Rare
238
■ Full index

Browse all Special Illustration Rares cards

238 cards ranked by Chase Index.

Showing 18 of 238
■ FAQ

Special Illustration Rares, explained.

Answers based on live data from 238 cards tracked across the index.

What is a Special Illustration Rare?

A Special Illustration Rare (SIR) is the top artwork rarity of the Scarlet & Violet and Mega Evolution eras. The art covers the whole card and usually shows a scene instead of a single pose. It is printed only for Pokémon ex and Supporter cards.

How many Special Illustration Rares are there?

There are 238 Special Illustration Rares in this list, from Scarlet & Violet (March 2023) to the current Mega Evolution sets.

Which Special Illustration Rare is the most valuable?

The current price leader is Umbreon ex from Prismatic Evolutions, at $1,186.84. The top 10 above updates with the latest tracked market prices.

What is the difference between an Illustration Rare and a Special Illustration Rare?

An Illustration Rare (IR) is a full art version of a regular Pokémon, such as a Basic or Stage 1 card. A Special Illustration Rare (SIR) is the rarer tier above it, printed for Pokémon ex and Supporters. Illustration Rares are not in this list.

Which set has the most Special Illustration Rares?

Prismatic Evolutions, with 32. Most main sets have between five and fifteen.

Are Trainer SIRs included?

Yes. Supporter SIRs such as Iono, Penny and Lillie's Determination count here, and they also appear in the Trainer Full Arts list.