Reuniclus (Full Art Holofoil) [TEF #171/162]

Reuniclus (Full Art Holofoil) — Near Mint or Better

Set: Scarlet & Violet: Temporal Forces  |  Card Number: 171/162  |  Year: 2024  |  Rarity: Illustration Rare  |  Card Type: Psychic — Stage 2 Pokémon (120 HP)  |  Variant: Full Art Holofoil  |  Illustrator: Atsushi Furusawa  |  Regulation Mark: H

About This Card

The Reuniclus Illustration Rare from Scarlet & Violet: Temporal Forces is a card that has quietly built a devoted following among collectors who appreciate the more intimate, character-driven side of Pokémon TCG artwork. Numbered 171/162, it sits in the Secret Rare portion of the set — past the 162-card base checklist — with the lower pull rates and genuine scarcity that designation implies. Illustrated by Atsushi Furusawa, the full-bleed, edge-to-edge artwork offers a beautifully stylized, cozy glimpse into Reuniclus's unique cellular anatomy and daily life, the kind of intimate character portrait that collectors describe as essential "binder candy."

Reuniclus has a dedicated fan base drawn to its unusual, endearing design — a Pokémon that looks like a tiny creature suspended inside a gelatinous body, with a warmth and personality that translates beautifully into the Illustration Rare format. Furusawa's artwork leans into that character fully, creating a piece that feels personal and narrative-driven in a way that standard card art rarely achieves. The Full Art Holofoil finish layers a shimmering foil across the entire illustration, making the card catch light across every detail of the scene.

On the competitive side, Summoning Gate is a genuinely powerful effect — looking at the top 8 cards of your deck and placing any number of Pokémon directly onto your Bench for a single Colorless Energy is the kind of setup tool that can define an opening turn. Combined with Brain Shake's 100 damage and Confusion infliction for just two energy, Reuniclus offers a compelling package for Stage 2 Psychic builds in the Regulation Mark H format.

Why This Card?

• Secret Rare Scarcity: Numbered 171/162, this Reuniclus sits past the Temporal Forces base checklist — a Secret Rare designation with lower pull rates and a limited supply of pristine raw copies in the market.
• Atsushi Furusawa's Artistry: A celebrated illustrator in the modern TCG era, Furusawa's intimate, character-driven style makes this one of the most visually distinctive IR prints in the Temporal Forces set.
• Illustration Rare Prestige: The full-bleed, edge-to-edge IR treatment is among the most collector-celebrated rarity tiers in the Scarlet & Violet era — a genuine display piece prized for its narrative depth and premium aesthetic.
• Competitive Utility: Summoning Gate — bench up to 8 Pokémon from the top of your deck for 1 Colorless Energy — is a powerful setup tool that gives Reuniclus real competitive relevance in Stage 2 Psychic builds.
• 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.