Ivysaur - 167/165 - SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 (MEW) LP Pokemon

The Ivysaur Illustration Rare — #167/165 — Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet 151 is one of the most coveted pulls from what collectors widely regard as a landmark modern release. Scarlet & Violet—151 is the first expansion in the game's history to bring all 151 original Kanto Pokémon together under one roof, and Ivysaur's card number tells the story immediately: numbered 167 out of a 165-card base set, it exists entirely outside the standard set boundaries — a secret rare by design, reserved for the Illustration Rare tier.

The Illustration Rare designation is the premium art format of the modern Scarlet & Violet era, featuring full-bleed, scene-setting artwork by artist Yoriyuki Ikegami. This card's illustration is part of the set's signature Bulbasaur evolution narrative — a cohesive visual story told across the Bulbasaur line's three Illustration Rares that collectors actively hunt together as a trio.

• Set: Scarlet & Violet—151 (SV3.5 / MEW), released September 2023
• Rarity: Illustration Rare (IR) — #167/165, secret rare by number
• Card details: Grass-type Stage 1 | 100 HP | Leech Seed / Vine Whip
• Artist: Yoriyuki Ikegami
• Condition: Lightly Played (LP) — raw, ungraded

Raw near-mint copies of this card have recently traded in the $46–$59 range, with the market trending upward — Sports Card Investor tracking a 5%+ move in the last 30 days alone. PSA 10 graded copies command a 2–5× premium over raw, making a clean LP copy a compelling submission candidate. For collectors chasing the full Bulbasaur line, the SV151 Ivysaur IR is the keystone piece — liquid, in demand, and only getting harder to find raw at this price.

Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.