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Illustration Rare: what it is & every card
An Illustration Rare is a full-art Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet era onwards that shows the Pokémon in a detailed scene, numbered after the main set. There are 511 in English across 23 sets.
Sets with Illustration Rare cards
Black Bolt (69) · White Flare (69) · Paldea Evolved (36) · Paradox Rift (34) · Ascended Heroes (33) · Scarlet & Violet (24) · Destined Rivals (23) · Surging Sparks (23) · Mega Evolution (22) · Temporal Forces (22) · Twilight Masquerade (21) · 30th Celebration (18) · Scarlet & Violet 151 (16) · Shrouded Fable (15) · Phantasmal Flames (13) · Stellar Crown (13) · Obsidian Flames (12) · Chaos Rising (11) · Journey Together (11) · Perfect Order (11) · Pitch Black (11) · Paldean Fates (3) · 30th Celebration: Classic Collection (1)
Every Illustration Rare card
Tick boxes are for printing or a quick check — they aren't saved. "Secret" means the number is higher than the set's printed total. "Standard" means the card can be played in the 2026–27 Standard format.
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Questions people ask
What is an Illustration Rare Pokémon card?
An Illustration Rare is a full-art Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet era onwards that shows the Pokémon in a detailed scene, numbered after the main set.
How many Illustration Rare cards are there?
511 in English, from Scarlet & Violet (2023) to 30th Celebration: Classic Collection (2026).
Which set has the most Illustration Rare cards?
Black Bolt, with 69, then White Flare (69).
Which Pokémon has the most Illustration Rare cards?
Meowth (5), Bulbasaur (3) and Crustle (3).
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