Rarity collection

Every Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card

Full-art cards where the illustration takes over the entire card, often showing a Pokémon or trainer in a little story. They are the top chase cards of modern sets. There are 232 English special illustration rares across 23 sets, from Scarlet & Violet in 2023 to 30th Celebration in 2026.

232English cards
23Sets
2023–2026Years
269-pocket pages

By binder.studio · Updated

Highlights through the years

Twelve cards spread from the first to the latest, oldest first. Card images and rarities from TCGdex.

Spidops ex, Scarlet & Violet 243
Spidops exScarlet & Violet · 2432023
Giacomo, Paldea Evolved 267
GiacomoPaldea Evolved · 2672023
Iron Valiant ex, Paradox Rift 249
Iron Valiant exParadox Rift · 2492023
Walking Wake ex, Temporal Forces 205
Walking Wake exTemporal Forces · 2052024
Fezandipiti ex, Shrouded Fable 092
Fezandipiti exShrouded Fable · 0922024
Teal Mask Ogerpon ex, Prismatic Evolutions 145
Teal Mask Ogerpon exPrismatic Evolutions · 1452025
Raging Bolt ex, Prismatic Evolutions 166
Raging Bolt exPrismatic Evolutions · 1662025
Team Rocket's Nidoking ex, Destined Rivals 233
Team Rocket's Nidoking exDestined Rivals · 2332025
Mega Gardevoir ex, Mega Evolution 178
Mega Gardevoir exMega Evolution · 1782025
Iono's Bellibolt ex, Ascended Heroes 279
Iono's Bellibolt exAscended Heroes · 2792026
Mega Greninja ex, Chaos Rising 116
Mega Greninja exChaos Rising · 1162026
Salamence ex, 30th Celebration 156
Salamence ex30th Celebration · 1562026

By set

  • 10 Scarlet & Violet
  • 15 Paldea Evolved
  • 6 Obsidian Flames
  • 7 151
  • 15 Paradox Rift
  • 8 Paldean Fates
  • 10 Temporal Forces
  • 11 Twilight Masquerade
  • 5 Shrouded Fable
  • 6 Stellar Crown
  • 11 Surging Sparks
  • 32 Prismatic Evolutions
  • 6 Journey Together
  • 11 Destined Rivals
  • 7 Black Bolt
  • 7 White Flare
  • 10 Mega Evolution
  • 5 Phantasmal Flames
  • 22 Ascended Heroes
  • 6 Perfect Order
  • 6 Chaos Rising
  • 6 Pitch Black
  • 10 30th Celebration

Full checklist

Every English special illustration rare, in release order.

Every Special illustration rares
CardSetNo.Year
Spidops exScarlet & Violet243/1982023
Miraidon exScarlet & Violet244/1982023
Gardevoir exScarlet & Violet245/1982023
Great Tusk exScarlet & Violet246/1982023
Koraidon exScarlet & Violet247/1982023
Iron Treads exScarlet & Violet248/1982023
ArvenScarlet & Violet249/1982023
JacqScarlet & Violet250/1982023
MiriamScarlet & Violet251/1982023
PennyScarlet & Violet252/1982023
Meowscarada exPaldea Evolved256/1932023
Wo-Chien exPaldea Evolved257/1932023
Skeledirge exPaldea Evolved258/1932023
Chi-Yu exPaldea Evolved259/1932023
Quaquaval exPaldea Evolved260/1932023
Chien-Pao exPaldea Evolved261/1932023
Tinkaton exPaldea Evolved262/1932023
Ting-Lu exPaldea Evolved263/1932023
Squawkabilly exPaldea Evolved264/1932023
Boss's OrdersPaldea Evolved265/1932023
DendraPaldea Evolved266/1932023
GiacomoPaldea Evolved267/1932023
GrushaPaldea Evolved268/1932023
IonoPaldea Evolved269/1932023
SaguaroPaldea Evolved270/1932023
Eiscue exObsidian Flames222/1972023
Charizard exObsidian Flames223/1972023
Revavroom exObsidian Flames224/1972023
Pidgeot exObsidian Flames225/1972023
GeetaObsidian Flames226/1972023
PoppyObsidian Flames227/1972023
Venusaur ex151198/1652023
Charizard ex151199/1652023
Blastoise ex151200/1652023
Alakazam ex151201/1652023
Zapdos ex151202/1652023
Erika's Invitation151203/1652023
Giovanni's Charisma151204/1652023
Garchomp exParadox Rift245/1822023
Golisopod exParadox Rift246/1822023
Tapu Koko exParadox Rift247/1822023
Iron Hands exParadox Rift248/1822023
Iron Valiant exParadox Rift249/1822023
Sandy Shocks exParadox Rift250/1822023
Roaring Moon exParadox Rift251/1822023
Gholdengo exParadox Rift252/1822023
Altaria exParadox Rift253/1822023
MelaParadox Rift254/1822023
Parasol LadyParadox Rift255/1822023
Professor Sada's VitalityParadox Rift256/1822023
Professor Turo's ScenarioParadox Rift257/1822023
RikaParadox Rift258/1822023
TulipParadox Rift259/1822023
Mew exPaldean Fates232/912024
Gardevoir exPaldean Fates233/912024
Charizard exPaldean Fates234/912024
ArvenPaldean Fates235/912024
ClivePaldean Fates236/912024
IonoPaldean Fates237/912024
NemonaPaldean Fates238/912024
PennyPaldean Fates239/912024
Iron Leaves exTemporal Forces203/1622024
Gouging Fire exTemporal Forces204/1622024
Walking Wake exTemporal Forces205/1622024
Iron Crown exTemporal Forces206/1622024
Iron Boulder exTemporal Forces207/1622024
Raging Bolt exTemporal Forces208/1622024
Bianca's DevotionTemporal Forces209/1622024
EriTemporal Forces210/1622024
Morty's ConvictionTemporal Forces211/1622024
SalvatoreTemporal Forces212/1622024
Sinistcha exTwilight Masquerade210/1672024
Teal Mask Ogerpon exTwilight Masquerade211/1672024
Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon exTwilight Masquerade212/1672024
Wellspring Mask Ogerpon exTwilight Masquerade213/1672024
Greninja exTwilight Masquerade214/1672024
Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon exTwilight Masquerade215/1672024
Bloodmoon Ursaluna exTwilight Masquerade216/1672024
CarmineTwilight Masquerade217/1672024
KieranTwilight Masquerade218/1672024
Lana's AidTwilight Masquerade219/1672024
PerrinTwilight Masquerade220/1672024
Okidogi exShrouded Fable090/642024
Munkidori exShrouded Fable091/642024
Fezandipiti exShrouded Fable092/642024
Pecharunt exShrouded Fable093/642024
CassiopeiaShrouded Fable094/642024
Hydrapple exStellar Crown167/1422024
Galvantula exStellar Crown168/1422024
Dachsbun exStellar Crown169/1422024
Terapagos exStellar Crown170/1422024
BriarStellar Crown171/1422024
LaceyStellar Crown172/1422024
Durant exSurging Sparks236/1912024
Milotic exSurging Sparks237/1912024
Pikachu exSurging Sparks238/1912024
Latias exSurging Sparks239/1912024
Hydreigon exSurging Sparks240/1912024
Archaludon exSurging Sparks241/1912024
Alolan Exeggutor exSurging Sparks242/1912024
Clemont's Quick WitSurging Sparks243/1912024
DraytonSurging Sparks244/1912024
Jasmine's GazeSurging Sparks245/1912024
Lisia's AppealSurging Sparks246/1912024
Leafeon exPrismatic Evolutions144/1312025
Teal Mask Ogerpon exPrismatic Evolutions145/1312025
Flareon exPrismatic Evolutions146/1312025
Ceruledge exPrismatic Evolutions147/1312025
Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon exPrismatic Evolutions148/1312025
Vaporeon exPrismatic Evolutions149/1312025
Glaceon exPrismatic Evolutions150/1312025
Palafin exPrismatic Evolutions151/1312025
Wellspring Mask Ogerpon exPrismatic Evolutions152/1312025
Jolteon exPrismatic Evolutions153/1312025
Iron Hands exPrismatic Evolutions154/1312025
Espeon exPrismatic Evolutions155/1312025
Sylveon exPrismatic Evolutions156/1312025
Iron Valiant exPrismatic Evolutions157/1312025
Iron Crown exPrismatic Evolutions158/1312025
Sandy Shocks exPrismatic Evolutions159/1312025
Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon exPrismatic Evolutions160/1312025
Umbreon exPrismatic Evolutions161/1312025
Roaring Moon exPrismatic Evolutions162/1312025
Pecharunt exPrismatic Evolutions163/1312025
Gholdengo exPrismatic Evolutions164/1312025
Dragapult exPrismatic Evolutions165/1312025
Raging Bolt exPrismatic Evolutions166/1312025
Eevee exPrismatic Evolutions167/1312025
Bloodmoon Ursaluna exPrismatic Evolutions168/1312025
Terapagos exPrismatic Evolutions169/1312025
AmarysPrismatic Evolutions170/1312025
CrispinPrismatic Evolutions171/1312025
DraytonPrismatic Evolutions172/1312025
Janine's Secret ArtPrismatic Evolutions173/1312025
KieranPrismatic Evolutions174/1312025
LaceyPrismatic Evolutions175/1312025
Volcanion exJourney Together182/1592025
Iono's Bellibolt exJourney Together183/1592025
Lillie's Clefairy exJourney Together184/1592025
N's Zoroark exJourney Together185/1592025
Hop's Zacian exJourney Together186/1592025
Salamence exJourney Together187/1592025
Yanmega exDestined Rivals228/1822025
Team Rocket's Moltres exDestined Rivals229/1822025
Ethan's Ho-Oh exDestined Rivals230/1822025
Team Rocket's Mewtwo exDestined Rivals231/1822025
Cynthia's Garchomp exDestined Rivals232/1822025
Team Rocket's Nidoking exDestined Rivals233/1822025
Team Rocket's Crobat exDestined Rivals234/1822025
Arven's Mabosstiff exDestined Rivals235/1822025
Ethan's AdventureDestined Rivals236/1822025
Team Rocket's ArianaDestined Rivals237/1822025
Team Rocket's GiovanniDestined Rivals238/1822025
Serperior exBlack Bolt164/862025
Whimsicott exWhite Flare165/862025
Kyurem exBlack Bolt165/862025
Reshiram exWhite Flare166/862025
Zekrom exBlack Bolt166/862025
Keldeo exWhite Flare167/862025
Meloetta exBlack Bolt167/862025
Jellicent exWhite Flare168/862025
Excadrill exBlack Bolt168/862025
Hydreigon exWhite Flare169/862025
Genesect exBlack Bolt169/862025
Bouffalant exWhite Flare170/862025
N's PlanBlack Bolt170/862025
HildaWhite Flare171/862025
Mega Venusaur exMega Evolution177/1322025
Mega Gardevoir exMega Evolution178/1322025
Mega Lucario exMega Evolution179/1322025
Mega Absol exMega Evolution180/1322025
Mega Latias exMega Evolution181/1322025
Mega Kangaskhan exMega Evolution182/1322025
Acerola's MischiefMega Evolution183/1322025
Lillie's DeterminationMega Evolution184/1322025
Lt. Surge's BargainMega Evolution185/1322025
Wally's CompassionMega Evolution186/1322025
Mega Charizard X exPhantasmal Flames125/942025
Rotom exPhantasmal Flames126/942025
Mega Sharpedo exPhantasmal Flames127/942025
Mega Lopunny exPhantasmal Flames128/942025
DawnPhantasmal Flames129/942025
Mega Meganium exAscended Heroes272/2172026
Mega Emboar exAscended Heroes273/2172026
Mega Feraligatr exAscended Heroes274/2172026
Mega Froslass exAscended Heroes275/2172026
Pikachu exAscended Heroes276/2172026
Pikachu exAscended Heroes277/2172026
Mega Eelektross exAscended Heroes278/2172026
Iono's Bellibolt exAscended Heroes279/2172026
Lillie's Clefairy exAscended Heroes280/2172026
Team Rocket's Mewtwo exAscended Heroes281/2172026
Mega Diancie exAscended Heroes282/2172026
Mega Hawlucha exAscended Heroes283/2172026
Mega Gengar exAscended Heroes284/2172026
Mega Scrafty exAscended Heroes285/2172026
N's Zoroark exAscended Heroes286/2172026
Marnie's Grimmsnarl exAscended Heroes287/2172026
Fezandipiti exAscended Heroes288/2172026
Steven's Metagross exAscended Heroes289/2172026
Mega Dragonite exAscended Heroes290/2172026
CanariAscended Heroes291/2172026
Iris's Fighting SpiritAscended Heroes292/2172026
SurferAscended Heroes293/2172026
Mega Starmie exPerfect Order118/882026
Mega Clefable exPerfect Order119/882026
Mega Zygarde exPerfect Order120/882026
Meowth exPerfect Order121/882026
JacinthePerfect Order122/882026
Rosa's EncouragementPerfect Order123/882026
Mega Greninja exChaos Rising116/862026
Mega Floette exChaos Rising117/862026
Mega Dragalge exChaos Rising118/862026
Cinccino exChaos Rising119/862026
AZ's TranquilityChaos Rising120/862026
Roxie's PerformanceChaos Rising121/862026
Mega Zeraora exPitch Black114/842026
Mega Chandelure exPitch Black115/842026
Mega Darkrai exPitch Black116/842026
Morpeko exPitch Black117/842026
Gladion's Final BattlePitch Black118/842026
GwynnPitch Black119/842026
Fuecoco ex30th Celebration147/1282026
Greninja ex30th Celebration148/1282026
Pikachu ex30th Celebration149/1282026
Pikachu ex30th Celebration150/1282026
Mewtwo ex30th Celebration151/1282026
Mew ex30th Celebration152/1282026
Sylveon ex30th Celebration153/1282026
Gengar ex30th Celebration154/1282026
Jirachi ex30th Celebration155/1282026
Salamence ex30th Celebration156/1282026

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Secret rares574 cards · 2011–2023Shiny rares218 cards · 2019–2024ACE SPEC cards33 cards · 2024–2025Radiant & Amazing rares24 cards · 2020–2023LV.X cards59 cards · 2007–2009LEGEND & Prime cards44 cards · 2010–2010

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