{"product_id":"paldean-tauros-218-193-sv02-paldea-evolved-pal","title":"Paldean Tauros - 218\/193 - SV02: Paldea Evolved (PAL)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaldean Tauros — Illustration Rare | 218\/193 | SV02: Paldea Evolved (PAL)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Card 218\/193 lands squarely in the \u003cstrong\u003eIllustration Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e tier — one of the most sought-after secret rare designations introduced with the Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet era. Numbered beyond the set's 193-card base, it carries the holofoil treatment and the full-scene artwork style that defined the new Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet collectibility standard. The illustration, handled by \u003cstrong\u003eAnesaki Dynamic\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicts Paldean Tauros in a dynamic, full-bleed composition — a sharp departure from the stamp-style older-era cards and a direct reason collectors chase the IR slot specifically.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The set itself matters: \u003cstrong\u003eSV02: Paldea Evolved\u003c\/strong\u003e, released June 9, 2023, is the second expansion in the Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet series and packs 279 total cards — 193 base cards plus 86 secret rares. Illustration Rares sit at the heart of that secret rare section and are the pull-chasing engine of every Paldea Evolved box break.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paldean Tauros — 218\/193 | Illustration Rare | Holofoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e SV02: Paldea Evolved (PAL) | Released June 9, 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType \/ HP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fighting | 130 HP | Basic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anesaki Dynamic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket value (raw NM):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~$10–$12 based on recent sold comps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded copies:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA 8, PSA 9, and PSA 10 copies actively trading on eBay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Paldean Tauros is a Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet Pokédex fan-favorite unique to the Paldea region, and this IR version is the card's \u003cem\u003epremium print\u003c\/em\u003e — the one that belongs in a binder sleeve, not a deck. Raw NM copies move consistently in the $10–$12 range; slabbed examples command meaningfully more. Collectors building complete Paldea Evolved Illustration Rare runs need this card. Grab it raw while the market holds, or submit for grade and ride the slab premium.\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":49148719366396,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/8F4C1B46-1A68-492E-93FF-84C9CC3BA220.jpg?v=1780262201","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/paldean-tauros-218-193-sv02-paldea-evolved-pal","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}