{"product_id":"2024-pokemon-ssp-en-latias-ex-special-illustration-rare-psa-mint-9","title":"2024 Pokémon SSP EN Latias EX Special Illustration Rare PSA Mint 9","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatias ex #239\/191 — 2024 Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet: Surging Sparks Special Illustration Rare — PSA Mint 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Legendary Dragon from the Hoenn region lands in its most coveted modern form. \u003cstrong\u003eCard #239\/191\u003c\/strong\u003e places Latias ex squarely in the secret rare tier of \u003cem\u003eSurging Sparks\u003c\/em\u003e (SV08), the eighth Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet expansion and one of the strongest standard sets of 2024. \u003cstrong\u003eSurging Sparks\u003c\/strong\u003e carries only \u003cstrong\u003e11 Special Illustration Rares\u003c\/strong\u003e across the entire set — Latias ex is among them, illustrated by \u003cem\u003eOkacheke\u003c\/em\u003e with a full-art, chase-level holo finish that pulls directly from Gen 3 Hoenn nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024 Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet — Surging Sparks (SV08), released November 8, 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 239\/191 (secret rare, numbered beyond the base set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Illustration Rare (SIR) — one of just 11 in the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Okacheke — full-art, alternative art, holo finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA Mint 9 — professionally authenticated and encapsulated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw copies trading around \u003cstrong\u003e$170–$175\u003c\/strong\u003e; PSA 9 slabs actively transacting in the \u003cstrong\u003e$230–$245\u003c\/strong\u003e range across eBay and major retailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSurging Sparks established itself as \u003cstrong\u003ethe second-most valuable standard 2024 Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet release\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Latias ex SIR is the set's premier Dragon-type chase pull — the counterpart to the equally sought-after Latios ex SIR, making this card especially compelling for Hoenn collectors building the pair. A PSA 9 slab locks in the condition, removes the grading gamble, and positions this card on the right side of a market that has climbed steadily since release. This is the Latias ex to own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51220610875644,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/570E52A2-714F-4613-9408-6EB8BCD5D00C.jpg?v=1788470500","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/2024-pokemon-ssp-en-latias-ex-special-illustration-rare-psa-mint-9","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}