{"product_id":"meowscarada-ex-256-193-sv02-paldea-evolved-pal-pokemon-1","title":"Meowscarada ex - 256\/193 - SV02: Paldea Evolved (PAL) Pokemon","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeowscarada is the fan-favorite Grass\/Dark-type final evolution of Sprigatito — one of the three Paldea starter Pokémon — and this card is its crown jewel in the TCG. The \u003cstrong\u003eMeowscarada ex 256\/193\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cem\u003eScarlet \u0026amp; Violet: SV02 Paldea Evolved\u003c\/em\u003e carries the \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Illustration Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e designation, making it a secret rare numbered beyond the set's official 193-card checklist. Illustrated by \u003cstrong\u003eKouki Saitou\u003c\/strong\u003e, the full-bleed alternate art sets itself apart from every other Meowscarada ex print in the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Illustration Rare (SIR) — the highest-tier alternate art parallel in the Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet era\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard stats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stage 2 Grass-type, 310 HP, with the \u003cem\u003eBouquet Magic\u003c\/em\u003e ability that chips away at your opponent's Bench, plus the \u003cem\u003eScratching Nails\u003c\/em\u003e attack that swings for 220 damage against a damaged Active Pokémon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paldea Evolved is the second Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet expansion, released June 2023, and one of the most collector-pursued sets of the generation — home to multiple high-demand SIRs and the beloved Iono full arts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw Near Mint copies trade in the \u003cstrong\u003e$18–$35 range\u003c\/strong\u003e, with PSA 10 slabs actively sought by graders on eBay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 256\/193 SIR is the definitive Meowscarada ex collector's piece — a starter Pokémon alternate art from a landmark Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet set, with Kouki Saitou's cinematic illustration pulling full weight. Starter SIRs from generation-defining sets hold long-term. This one 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":51233826603260,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/08020910-1EBD-4482-AA2A-C76F8241F875.jpg?v=1788552321","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/meowscarada-ex-256-193-sv02-paldea-evolved-pal-pokemon-1","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}