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 395 cards tracked, SIR cards are among the most valuable pulls in current Pokemon TCG sets.

Last updated: May 23, 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 SV: Prismatic Evolutions — $1429.68
  2. Umbreon ex from Prismatic Evolutions — $1429.68
  3. Mega Gengar ex - 284/217 from ME: Ascended Heroes — $1336.84
  4. Pikachu ex - 276/217 from ME: Ascended Heroes — $1300.91
  5. Mew ex from Paldean Fates — $892.66
  6. Mew ex - 232/091 from SV: Paldean Fates — $892.66
  7. Mega Charizard X ex from Phantasmal Flames — $876.94
  8. Mega Charizard X ex - 125/094 from ME02: Phantasmal Flames — $872.64
  9. Mega Dragonite ex - 290/217 from ME: Ascended Heroes — $831.02
  10. Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex from Destined Rivals — $559.06
  11. Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182 from SV10: Destined Rivals — $559.05
  12. Pikachu ex - 277/217 from ME: Ascended Heroes — $460.48
  13. Charizard ex from 151 — $457.38
  14. Charizard ex - 199/165 from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 — $457.38
  15. Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 281/217 from ME: Ascended Heroes — $456.58
  16. Sylveon ex from Prismatic Evolutions — $430.10
  17. Sylveon ex - 156/131 from SV: Prismatic Evolutions — $430.10
  18. Greninja ex - 214/167 from SV06: Twilight Masquerade — $362.16
  19. Greninja ex from Twilight Masquerade — $362.16
  20. Pikachu ex - 238/191 from SV08: Surging Sparks — $338.36

Pokemon Special Illustration Rare Card Price Statistics

Frequently Asked Questions

How many special illustration rare pokemon cards are there?

There are 395 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 SV: Prismatic Evolutions, currently valued at $1429.68.

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 $338.36 to $1429.68 with an average of $736.79.

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 ($1429.68), Umbreon ex ($1429.68), Mega Gengar ex - 284/217 ($1336.84), Pikachu ex - 276/217 ($1300.91), Mew ex ($892.66).

What is the pokemon special illustration rare card price range?

Pokemon Special Illustration Rare cards range from $338.36 to $1429.68, with an average price of $736.79. Guardian TCG tracks live prices from eBay sold listings and market data updated daily.

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