Special Illustration Rare Pokemon Cards — Rarity Guide & Price List (2026)

Pokemon Special Illustration Rare cards (SIR) are the most premium non-secret rarity in modern Pokemon sets, featuring watercolor-style full-art treatments. With 312 cards tracked, SIR cards are among the most valuable pulls in current Pokemon TCG sets.

Last updated: October 18, 2026

Most Valuable Special Illustration Rare Pokemon Cards (2026)

The most expensive special illustration rare pokemon cards by current market price:

  1. Umbreon ex - 161/131 from SV8.5: Prismatic Evolutions — $2614.57
  2. Pikachu ex - 276/217 from ME: Ascended Heroes — $877.35
  3. Mew ex - 232/091 from SV: Paldean Fates — $872.64
  4. Mega Gengar ex - 284/217 from ME: Ascended Heroes — $847.82
  5. Mega Charizard X ex - 125/094 from ME02: Phantasmal Flames — $666.04
  6. Sylveon ex - 156/131 from SV8.5: Prismatic Evolutions — $476.41
  7. Mega Dragonite ex - 290/217 from ME: Ascended Heroes — $462.13
  8. Team Rocket's Mewtwo EX from SV10: Destined Rivals — $420.02
  9. Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182 from SV10: Destined Rivals — $401.32
  10. Charizard ex from 151 — $348.24
  11. Charizard ex - 199/165 from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 — $348.24
  12. Greninja ex - 214/167 from SV06: Twilight Masquerade — $329.67
  13. Sylveon ex from SV8.5: Prismatic Evolutions — $307.04
  14. Pikachu ex - 277/217 from ME: Ascended Heroes — $302.27
  15. Greninja ex from SV06: Twilight Masquerade — $299.29
  16. Vaporeon ex from SV8.5: Prismatic Evolutions — $292.12
  17. Pikachu ex - 238/191 from SV08: Surging Sparks — $284.70
  18. Zekrom ex from SV: Black Bolt — $280.85
  19. Charizard ex - 234/091 from SV: Paldean Fates — $257.14
  20. Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 281/217 from ME: Ascended Heroes — $251.65

Pokemon Special Illustration Rare Card Price Statistics

Frequently Asked Questions

How many special illustration rare pokemon cards are there?

There are 312 special 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 special illustration rare pokemon card?

The most expensive special illustration rare pokemon card is Umbreon ex - 161/131 from SV8.5: Prismatic Evolutions, currently valued at $2614.57.

What is the pokemon special illustration rare card rarity guide?

Special Illustration Rare is one of the Pokemon card rarity tiers. Pokemon uses multiple rarity levels to classify cards by scarcity. Special Illustration Rare cards are among the harder-to-find cards in the set. Prices range from $251.65 to $2614.57 with an average of $546.98.

Are special illustration rare pokemon cards valuable?

Yes — some special 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 ($872.64), Mega Gengar ex - 284/217 ($847.82), Mega Charizard X ex - 125/094 ($666.04).

What is the pokemon special illustration rare card price range?

Pokemon Special Illustration Rare cards range from $251.65 to $2614.57, with an average price of $546.98. Guardian TCG tracks live prices from eBay sold listings and market data updated daily.

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