Pokemon Illustration Rare cards (IR) feature full-art illustrations that extend to the card edges — introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era. There are 1,143 Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare Pokemon cards tracked. These cards command premium prices due to their exceptional artwork.
Last updated: November 7, 2026
Most Valuable Illustration Rare Pokemon Cards (2026)
The most expensive illustration rare pokemon cards by current market price:
Umbreon ex - 161/131 from SV8.5: Prismatic Evolutions — $2614.57
Pikachu ex - 276/217 from ME: Ascended Heroes — $877.35
Mew ex - 232/091 from SV: Paldean Fates — $843.07
Mega Charizard X ex - 125/094 from ME02: Phantasmal Flames — $569.97
Sylveon ex - 156/131 from SV8.5: Prismatic Evolutions — $476.41
Mega Dragonite ex - 290/217 from ME: Ascended Heroes — $425.34
Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182 from SV10: Destined Rivals — $400.21
Sylveon ex from SV8.5: Prismatic Evolutions — $377.94
Charizard ex from 151 — $348.24
Magikarp - 203/193 from SV02: Paldea Evolved — $328.25
Team Rocket's Mewtwo EX from SV10: Destined Rivals — $327.85
Charizard ex - 199/165 from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 — $299.07
Greninja ex - 214/167 from SV06: Twilight Masquerade — $289.57
Vaporeon ex from SV8.5: Prismatic Evolutions — $281.64
Zekrom ex from SV: Black Bolt — $272.33
Charizard ex - 234/091 from SV: Paldean Fates — $263.20
Pikachu ex - 277/217 from ME: Ascended Heroes — $251.33
Pikachu ex - 238/191 from SV08: Surging Sparks — $240.15
Zekrom ex - 166/086 from SV: Black Bolt — $236.89
Mega Greninja ex from ME04: Chaos Rising — $224.68
Pokemon Illustration Rare Card Price Statistics
Total Illustration Rare cards tracked: 1,143
Highest value: $2614.57
Lowest value: $224.68
Average price: $497.40
Frequently Asked Questions
How many illustration rare pokemon cards are there?
There are 1,143 illustration rare pokemon cards with active market prices tracked on Guardian TCG. Prices are updated daily from multiple market sources.
What is the most expensive illustration rare pokemon card?
The most expensive illustration rare pokemon card is Umbreon ex - 161/131 from SV8.5: Prismatic Evolutions, currently valued at $2614.57.
What is the pokemon illustration rare card rarity guide?
Illustration Rare is one of the Pokemon card rarity tiers. Pokemon uses multiple rarity levels to classify cards by scarcity. Illustration Rare cards are among the harder-to-find cards in the set. Prices range from $224.68 to $2614.57 with an average of $497.40.
Are illustration rare pokemon cards valuable?
Yes — some illustration rare pokemon cards can be very valuable. The top 5 most valuable are: Umbreon ex - 161/131 ($2614.57), Pikachu ex - 276/217 ($877.35), Mew ex - 232/091 ($843.07), Mega Charizard X ex - 125/094 ($569.97), Sylveon ex - 156/131 ($476.41).
What is the pokemon illustration rare card price range?
Pokemon Illustration Rare cards range from $224.68 to $2614.57, with an average price of $497.40. Guardian TCG tracks live prices from eBay sold listings and market data updated daily.