{"product_id":"gardevoir-ex-full-art-textured-holofoil-sv01-245-198","title":"Gardevoir ex (Full Art Textured Holofoil) [SV01 #245\/198]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGardevoir ex (Full Art Textured Holofoil) [SV01 #245\/198]\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet Base Set (SV01)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #245\/198 (Special Illustration Rare \/ Beyond Base Set)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e SIR (Special Illustration Rare)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Art Textured Holofoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jiro Sasumo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw (Ungraded)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Card\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Illustration Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e printing of Gardevoir ex from the \u003cstrong\u003eScarlet \u0026amp; Violet Base Set (SV01)\u003c\/strong\u003e, illustrated by \u003cstrong\u003eJiro Sasumo\u003c\/strong\u003e. Numbered 245\/198, it extends well past the base set checklist — confirming its top-tier Secret Rare status. This card is one of the most emotionally resonant in the modern TCG era, forming part of a \u003cstrong\u003evisual trilogy\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside Ralts (#211\/198) and Kirlia (#212\/198) from the same set. The artwork depicts a family moving into a home, growing old together, and their Pokémon evolving alongside them over decades — a narrative that has made it one of the most beloved and sought-after chase cards in the Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet era. On the competitive side, its \u003cstrong\u003ePsychic Embrace\u003c\/strong\u003e ability allows players to attach basic Psychic Energy from the discard pile as often as they like during a turn, making it a foundational engine for competitive deck archetypes. Authentic copies feature fingerprint-like swirled texturing carved directly into the foil layer — fake versions are smooth and flat with a cheap vertical rainbow sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Card?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Illustration Rare — Chase Card:\u003c\/strong\u003e Numbered 245\/198, this card sits at the highest rarity tier in modern Pokémon sets with an extremely low pull rate — a prime target for master set collectors and investors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconic Visual Trilogy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of a three-card narrative arc with Ralts and Kirlia from the same set, depicting a family and their Pokémon aging together over decades. One of the most emotionally compelling stories ever told through TCG artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive Powerhouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Psychic Embrace has been a foundational ability in competitive meta decks, giving this card lasting tournament relevance on top of its collector appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw \u0026amp; Gradeable:\u003c\/strong\u003e This card is ungraded. Inspect the gray borders carefully for front-to-back centering — the silver\/gray SV borders make off-center copies easier to spot. Check dark purple back corners for any factory silvering or edge chipping before submitting for grading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured Authenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine copies feature swirled fingerprint-like texturing in the foil layer. Counterfeits are smooth and flat with a vertical rainbow sheen — always verify before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll cards are shipped securely in a sleeve and toploader.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rip Stop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51458083094761,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/9165\/6937\/files\/Gardeviorcopy_a50a75cb-e082-453f-b55f-c258ecb35fff.jpg?v=1782695558","url":"https:\/\/theripstop.com\/products\/gardevoir-ex-full-art-textured-holofoil-sv01-245-198","provider":"The Rip Stop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}