{"product_id":"psyduck-175-165-sv-scarlet-violet-151-mew","title":"Psyduck - 175\/165 - SV: Scarlet \u0026 Violet 151 (MEW)","description":"Here is the researched product description, output as clean HTML:\n\n---\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePsyduck – 175\/165 | Illustration Rare | SV: Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet 151 (MEW)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the hobby's most beloved Psyduck cards — a full-art \u003cstrong\u003eIllustration Rare (IR)\u003c\/strong\u003e numbered \u003cstrong\u003e175\/165\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing it firmly in the secret rare tier of the \u003cstrong\u003eScarlet \u0026amp; Violet 151\u003c\/strong\u003e set. Illustrated by \u003cem\u003eTaira Akitsu\u003c\/em\u003e, the card carries a distinctive holofoil finish and showcases the kind of cinematic, full-bleed artwork that defines the IR rarity in the Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet \u0026amp; Violet 151\u003c\/strong\u003e — identified by the \u003cstrong\u003eMEW set symbol\u003c\/strong\u003e — is the first expansion to unite all 151 original Kanto Pokémon in a single set, a milestone over 20 years in the making. The set pulled lapsed collectors back into the hobby en masse, and its secondary market has remained remarkably stable as a result. Illustration Rares pull at roughly 1-in-13 packs from the set's sealed products, giving this Psyduck genuine scarcity relative to a standard rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Psyduck – 175\/165\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustration Rare (IR) | Holofoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e SV: Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet 151 (MEW) | 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taira Akitsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType \/ HP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water \/ 70 | Basic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTCGplayer market price:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~$75 (Near Mint Holofoil); recent raw NM sales tracked as high as $60–$125 across active listings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePsyduck is one of Gen I's most enduring fan-favorite Pokémon, and this IR version has been consistently sought-after since the set's September 2023 release. The 151 set's cultural weight — the nostalgia, the Pokédex-order numbering, the galaxy holofoil callbacks to the Wizards of the Coast era — has kept demand for every card in it, including this Psyduck IR, well above typical modern set levels. Whether you're building a 151 master set, chasing Psyduck variants, or simply adding a high-caliber Kanto Illustration Rare to your PC, this card belongs in the conversation.\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":49010550145276,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/891A0021-6FAE-4771-B484-B1B4345096E3.jpg?v=1780431925","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/psyduck-175-165-sv-scarlet-violet-151-mew","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}