{"product_id":"marnies-grimmsnarl-ex-me-ascended-heroes-asc-pokemon","title":"Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex - ME: Ascended Heroes (ASC) Pokemon","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarnie is one of the most collected Trainer characters in Pokémon TCG history, and this is her crown jewel in the 2026 collector landscape. \u003cstrong\u003eMarnie's Grimmsnarl ex (ASC 287\/217)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Illustration Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cem\u003eMega Evolution—Ascended Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e — the largest Pokémon TCG set ever printed at 295 cards — and it holds the distinction of being \u003cstrong\u003ethe most expensive non-Mega card in the entire expansion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated by \u003cstrong\u003eLigton\u003c\/strong\u003e, this SIR uses a \u003cem\u003espot gloss finish\u003c\/em\u003e that makes Marnie and Grimmsnarl pop in high-gloss against a rough, matte graffiti-wall background — a contrast technique unique to the SIRs of the Ascended Heroes block. The artwork leans into the bond between Trainer and Pokémon rather than raw combat, and that emotional resonance is exactly what drives demand for Marnie pulls at every price tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e ME: Ascended Heroes (ASC) — released January 30, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Illustration Rare (#287\/217) — one of only 22 SIRs in the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePull Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1 in 400 packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated by Ligton; spot gloss finish with matte background contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn-card ability:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePunk Up\u003c\/em\u003e — attach up to 5 Basic Darkness Energy on evolution; 320 HP Stage 2 powerhouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket:\u003c\/strong\u003e TCGplayer market price around \u003cstrong\u003e$66\u003c\/strong\u003e raw; early post-release comps tracked as high as \u003cstrong\u003e$124\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrimmsnarl is Marnie's signature Gigantamax-capable Pokémon from \u003cem\u003eSword \u0026amp; Shield\u003c\/em\u003e — fiercely loyal despite its imposing form — and this card captures that dynamic in full. ASC packs are only available inside sealed boxed products, meaning supply stays structurally tighter than a standard set. If you're building a Marnie master set or hunting the defining SIR of 2026's biggest release, this is the one that belongs in the binder.\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":51006462427388,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/059BAB68-7534-4F28-BF5F-7017E263DCC7.jpg?v=1787511179","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/marnies-grimmsnarl-ex-me-ascended-heroes-asc-pokemon","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}