{"product_id":"hitmontop-240-217-me-ascended-heroes-asc-mba-10-pristine-black-label","title":"Hitmontop - 240\/217 - ME: Ascended Heroes (ASC) MBA 10 Pristine Black Label","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHitmontop #240\/217 — Illustration Rare — Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes (ASC) — MBA 10 Pristine Black Label\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nAscended Heroes, released January 30, 2026, is the first special expansion in the Mega Evolution series and the largest international Pokémon TCG set ever printed, containing a grand total of 295 cards — including 78 secret rares numbered beyond the base set.\n Hitmontop sits at #240\/217, placing it firmly in that coveted secret rare territory as a full-art \u003cstrong\u003eIllustration Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e. \nThe artwork depicts Hitmontop spinning upside down on its horn with dynamic motion, set against a vibrant forest backdrop with colorful foliage.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nPokémon TCG Ascended Heroes, part of the Mega Evolution series\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nIllustration Rare (IR), Fighting type\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nJanuary 30, 2026\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e MBA (Mascot Grading) \u003cstrong\u003e10 Pristine — Black Label\u003c\/strong\u003e — the absolute top tier, representing a flawless specimen across all four surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw comp:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nNear Mint raw copies last sold for approximately $8.64\n; \na PSA 10 graded copy carries a market value of approximately $300\n — illustrating the dramatic premium perfect-grade slabs command\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nAscended Heroes builds on the Mega Evolution Series by celebrating many of the most beloved Pokémon cards from the last 16 months with jaw-dropping new artwork\n, making Illustration Rares like this Hitmontop the centerpiece of serious binder builds. \nThe set stands out as the first special expansion in the Mega Evolution Series, with booster packs primarily distributed through premium boxed products\n — keeping pack-fresh, pristine copies scarce. An MBA 10 Pristine Black Label is the gold standard for this card: flawless corners, razor-sharp edges, perfect centering, and a surface free of any imperfection. This is the definitive copy for the Hitmontop Pokémon collector or the ASC Illustration Rare set builder who will accept nothing less than the best.\n\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":49010616893692,"sku":null,"price":315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/hitmontop-240-217-me-ascended-heroes-asc-mba-10-pristine-black-label-normalized.png?v=1780431178","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/hitmontop-240-217-me-ascended-heroes-asc-mba-10-pristine-black-label","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}