Brute Bonnet (Full Art Holofoil) [PAR #207/182]

Brute Bonnet (Full Art Holofoil) — Near Mint or Better

Set: Scarlet & Violet: Paradox Rift  |  Card Number: 207/182  |  Year: 2023  |  Rarity: Illustration Rare  |  Card Type: Darkness — Basic Pokémon / Ancient (120 HP)  |  Variant: Full Art Holofoil  |  Illustrator: Tomokazu Komiya  |  Regulation Mark: G

About This Card

The Brute Bonnet Illustration Rare from Scarlet & Violet: Paradox Rift is one of the most visually arresting cards in the set — and that is entirely by design. Numbered 207/182, it sits in the Secret Rare portion of the checklist, past the 182-card base set, with the lower pull rates and genuine scarcity that designation implies. Illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya, the full-bleed artwork gives this prehistoric Ancient paradox relative of Amoonguss a vibrant, chaotic, and beautifully strange presentation that is immediately recognizable as a Komiya piece.

Komiya has developed one of the most distinctive and celebrated styles in the modern Pokémon TCG — a signature "fever dream" primitive art approach that transforms even familiar Pokémon into something otherworldly and compelling. Within the collector community, Komiya cards have built a dedicated sub-collector following, with fans specifically seeking out his prints across sets. For Paradox Rift, Brute Bonnet's Ancient theme is a natural fit for Komiya's raw, primal aesthetic, resulting in a card that feels genuinely unique in a set already celebrated for its bold visual direction.

On the competitive side, Toxic Powder offers a meaningful ability for Ancient-type builds — poisoning both Active Pokémon simultaneously when paired with an Ancient Booster Energy Capsule is a disruptive effect that can shift the tempo of a game. Rampaging Hammer's 120 damage for three energy is a solid hit, with the trade-off of skipping the next attack keeping it balanced. For collectors who follow illustrators, Ancient Pokémon enthusiasts, and Paradox Rift completionists, this Brute Bonnet IR is a must-have piece.

Why This Card?

• Tomokazu Komiya — Illustrator Premium: One of the most celebrated and distinctively styled artists in the modern TCG era, Komiya's "fever dream" primitive aesthetic has built a dedicated sub-collector following — his cards consistently carry an illustrator premium on the secondary market.
• Secret Rare Scarcity: Numbered 207/182, this Brute Bonnet sits well past the Paradox Rift base checklist — a Secret Rare designation with lower pull rates and a limited supply of pristine raw copies in the market.
• Ancient Pokémon Collector Appeal: Paradox Rift's Ancient and Future Pokémon sub-theme has developed a dedicated collector base — Brute Bonnet IR is a centerpiece piece for anyone building an Ancient-focused binder page.
• Illustration Rare Prestige: The full-bleed, edge-to-edge IR treatment is among the most collector-celebrated rarity tiers in the Scarlet & Violet era, prized for its narrative depth and premium aesthetic over standard card designs.
• Grading Upside: Modern Full Art holofoil cards are highly condition-sensitive — well-preserved copies with clean surfaces, sharp corners, and tight centering are genuinely scarce and carry strong PSA and CGC submission potential.