Gardevoir ex (Full Art Textured Holofoil) [SV01 #245/198]

Gardevoir ex (Full Art Textured Holofoil) [SV01 #245/198]

Set: Scarlet & Violet Base Set (SV01)
Card Number: #245/198 (Special Illustration Rare / Beyond Base Set)
Year: 2023
Rarity: SIR (Special Illustration Rare)
Variant: Full Art Textured Holofoil
Illustrator: Jiro Sasumo
Condition: Raw (Ungraded)

About This Card

This is the Special Illustration Rare printing of Gardevoir ex from the Scarlet & Violet Base Set (SV01), illustrated by Jiro Sasumo. 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 visual trilogy 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 & Violet era. On the competitive side, its Psychic Embrace 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.

Why This Card?

• Special Illustration Rare — Chase Card: 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.
• Iconic Visual Trilogy: 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.
• Competitive Powerhouse: Psychic Embrace has been a foundational ability in competitive meta decks, giving this card lasting tournament relevance on top of its collector appeal.
• Raw & Gradeable: 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.
• Textured Authenticity: 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.

All cards are shipped securely in a sleeve and toploader.