{"product_id":"psyduck-226-217-me-ascended-heroes-asc","title":"Psyduck - 226\/217 - ME: Ascended Heroes (ASC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePsyduck 226\/217 — Illustration Rare — Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes (ASC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \nPokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes is the first special expansion released during the Mega Evolution Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.\n \nWith 295 cards, Ascended Heroes is the largest Pokémon TCG expansion ever released,\n and \nits January 30th release coincided with the 30th anniversary of Pokémon\n — making it one of the most culturally loaded sets of the modern era. This Psyduck lands at #226\/217, a secret rare slot that puts it well beyond the base set count, carrying the coveted \u003cstrong\u003eIllustration Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e designation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \nSingled out by The Pokémon Company itself as a highlight of the set, this Psyduck showcases the beloved Pokémon in a tranquil water scene, surrounded by plenty more beautiful Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare artwork.\n Illustrated by artist \u003cstrong\u003eREND\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's a full-art scene that collectors are chasing specifically for its serene, painterly presentation — a world away from the standard Psyduck prints.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustration Rare (IR) — 226\/217\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes (ASC), 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e REND\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType \/ HP \/ Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water \/ 70 \/ Basic\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The market has spoken clearly on this one. \nThe Psyduck 226\/217 Illustration Rare in raw Near Mint condition last sold for $101.68 on the secondary market.\n \nTCGplayer's current market price sits at $101.88, with listings starting at $75.\n Graded copies scale significantly: \nPSA 10 copies have sold as high as $129.99, CGC 10s have reached $300, and TAG 10s have ranged from $500 to $680.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \nEven though Ascended Heroes is technically a Mega set, it's also clearly the capstone for Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet\n — a milestone that solidifies long-term collector demand. \nThe set contains 33 Illustration Rare Pokémon,\n and this Psyduck IR is among the most sought after of that group. Raw or graded, this is a blue-chip Pokémon Illustration Rare from a record-breaking release — the kind of card that holds its floor and rewards patience.\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":49226653729020,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/F3C90C23-2338-44C1-9358-03DAE099C494.jpg?v=1782411261","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/psyduck-226-217-me-ascended-heroes-asc","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}