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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n1. Regulation Mark (Blue Box)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThis symbol indicates if a card is legal for play in the current Standard format. The letter inside the blue box represents a specific regulation block. For instance, the image shows a “G” mark which was introduced with Scarlet ex [SV1S]<\/a> and Violet ex [SV1V]<\/a> in January 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAs of April 2025, the letters G, H, and I are legal in the Standard format. This is crucial for players\u2014and for collectors, it\u2019s a quick way to date the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Expansion Mark (Purple Box)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe purple square contains an alphanumeric code that identifies the pack a card was released in.
For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- A card marked SV1V<\/strong> is from the S<\/strong>carlet & V<\/strong>iolet (SV) era. The 1<\/strong> signifies it’s from the first main expansion, and the final V<\/strong> specifies it’s part of the Violet ex<\/em> set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- To give an example from a different series, the Pikachu & Zekrom-GX <\/a>card is marked SM9<\/strong>. This indicates it is from the 9<\/strong>th expansion of the S<\/strong>un & M<\/strong>oon (SM) series.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
3.<\/strong> Card List Number (Green Box)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe green square indicates the card’s collector number. In the example “037\/078,” the denominator represents the total number of cards in the set, while the numerator represents that specific card’s number.
Additionally, secret rares which include Special Art Rare (SAR), Ultra Rare (UR), Super Rare (SR), and Art Rare (AR) cards are not included in the main set count (the denominator). Therefore, their card number will exceed this total, resulting in a number like “080\/078.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Rarity (Red Box)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe red square contains the rarity mark. This short alphabetical code\u2014usually one to three letters\u2014defines the card’s specific rarity.
This is crucial because, as a general rule, a card’s rarity directly impacts its market value. So, the next time you pull a shiny card, the first thing you should do is check this mark to confirm its rarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rarity Chart <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCurrent Rarities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSpecial Art Rare (SAR):<\/strong> A Full Art card featuring stunning alternate illustrations for Pok\u00e9mon-ex or Supporter cards. Introduced in VSTAR Universe [S12a].<\/p>\n\n\n\nUltra Rare (UR):<\/strong> The entire card has a striking, fully-textured gold foil finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSuper Rare (SR)<\/strong>\uff1aThe border of an SR card is textured.<\/p>\n\n\n\nArt Rare (AR)<\/strong>: This is a Full Art card, just like an SAR. However, its subjects are limited to Pok\u00e9mon that typically appear on C or U cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRare (R):<\/strong> A card with no special holographic or textured features, but with a lower pull rate than a “U” card.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUncommon (U):<\/strong> A card with no special holographic or textured features, but with a lower pull rate than a “C” card.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCommon (C):<\/strong> The most common type of card with the highest pull rate. Many are basic cards like pre-evolved Pok\u00e9mon or items.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPast Rarities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCharacter Super Rare (CSR):<\/strong> Applied to Pok\u00e9mon V and Pok\u00e9mon VMAX. A card depicting the Pok\u00e9mon together with a related character. Appeared in the Sword & Shield era.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCharacter Rare (CHR):<\/strong> A card depicting a Pok\u00e9mon and a related character. Applied to “C” and “U” Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHyper Rare (HR):<\/strong> A rarity included in the Sun & Moon and Sword & Shield series. The card may either have a rainbow-colored finish or a Full Art illustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTriple Rare (RRR):<\/strong> A rarity applied to Pok\u00e9mon VMAX and Pok\u00e9mon VSTAR.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRadiant Rare (K):<\/strong> Each card is named “Radiant (Pok\u00e9mon name)”; these cards feature a Shiny Pok\u00e9mon. Appeared in the Sword & Shield era.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAmazing Rare (A):<\/strong> Included in Legendary Heartbeat [S3a]<\/a> and Shiny Star V [S4a]<\/a>, these cards feature a Legendary or Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on a rainbow background.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPrism Star (PR)<\/strong>\uff1aA specially processed card with a \u25c6 mark on the promo card name. Appeared in the Sun & Moon series.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShining:<\/strong> Included in Shining Legends [SM3+]<\/a>, these cards feature a Shiny Legendary or Mythical Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTrainer Rare (TR):<\/strong> An alternate art version of a “Trainers” card, such as Goods or Supporters. The border has a sparkling finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\nACE SPEC (ACE):<\/strong> A rarity that has been present in certain Black & White and Scarlet & Violet era sets. The printing of new cards of this rarity was discontinued after the final cards were launched as part of Terastal Festival ex [SV8a]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBlack White Rare (BWR):<\/strong> A niche rarity that appeared in Black Bolt [SV11B]<\/a> and White Flare [SV11W]<\/a>. The entire card is covered in a single color palette that matches the featured character.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShiny Secret Rare (SSR):<\/strong> A card featuring a Shiny version of an “RR” Pok\u00e9mon. These are found in the “Shiny” High-Class Pack series.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShiny Rare (S):<\/strong> A card featuring a Shiny version of a “C” or “U” Pok\u00e9mon. These are also found in the “Shiny” High-Class Pack series.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOthers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPROMO:<\/strong> Promotional cards usually distributed as box purchase bonuses or at events. Because they are not typically sold, their collector’s value can be very high.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaster Ball Mirror:<\/strong> A mirror-foil card with a Master Ball pattern. It first appeared in the Pok\u00e9mon Card 151 [SV2a] set<\/a>, and a new design was introduced in Terastal Festival ex [SV8a]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPok\u00e9 Ball Mirror:<\/strong> A mirror-foil card with a Pok\u00e9 Ball pattern. It first appeared in Dark Phantasma [S10a]<\/a>, with a new design later appearing in Terastal Festival ex [SV8a]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSpecial Art (SA)<\/strong>: A card with the SR or HR rarity that features a Full Art illustration. It was discontinued with the introduction of the SAR rarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA Guide to Pok\u00e9mon Card Rarities and Their Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nUR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250313073533-1.webp?size=l\")
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFirst introduced in VSTAR Universe [S12a]<\/a>, the SAR, like its SA predecessor, features an illustration that covers the entire card. Competitively powerful Pok\u00e9mon ex and cards featuring popular female characters tend to be in high demand. The Iono SAR<\/a> from Clay Burst [SV2D]<\/a>, for example, had an initial price of over 200,000 JPY (~US$1,495 at the time).<\/p>\n\n\n\nAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250418045818-8.webp?size=l\")
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThis rarity was also newly introduced in VSTAR Universe [S12a]<\/a> alongside SAR. Its main appeal is that it allows people to collect beautifully illustrated cards at an affordable price. However, due to factors like overseas demand, some cards like the Magikarp AR<\/a> have seen their market price rise sharply into the 10,000 JPY (~US$67) range.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20241018000532-2.webp?size=l\")
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RR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/TCG-PKG-SV3-6127.webp?size=l\")
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nA type of non-holographic “normal” card. They have a lower pull rate than Common cards and often include essential deck components. While they are typically valued around 100 to 500 JPY (~US$0.67 to ~US$3.37), powerful cards can be sold for over 1,000 JPY (~US$67.74). For example, Battle VIP Pass<\/a>, which was used in most decks but has since been rotated out, as well as Buddy-Buddy Poffin<\/a> before its reprint, were both sold for over 1,000 JPY (~US$6.74).<\/p>\n\n\n\nC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/TCG-PKG-SV2a-5400.webp?size=l\")
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As of April 2025, the letters G, H, and I are legal in the Standard format. This is crucial for players\u2014and for collectors, it\u2019s a quick way to date the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Expansion Mark (Purple Box)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe purple square contains an alphanumeric code that identifies the pack a card was released in.
For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- A card marked SV1V<\/strong> is from the S<\/strong>carlet & V<\/strong>iolet (SV) era. The 1<\/strong> signifies it’s from the first main expansion, and the final V<\/strong> specifies it’s part of the Violet ex<\/em> set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- To give an example from a different series, the Pikachu & Zekrom-GX <\/a>card is marked SM9<\/strong>. This indicates it is from the 9<\/strong>th expansion of the S<\/strong>un & M<\/strong>oon (SM) series.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
3.<\/strong> Card List Number (Green Box)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe green square indicates the card’s collector number. In the example “037\/078,” the denominator represents the total number of cards in the set, while the numerator represents that specific card’s number.
Additionally, secret rares which include Special Art Rare (SAR), Ultra Rare (UR), Super Rare (SR), and Art Rare (AR) cards are not included in the main set count (the denominator). Therefore, their card number will exceed this total, resulting in a number like “080\/078.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Rarity (Red Box)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe red square contains the rarity mark. This short alphabetical code\u2014usually one to three letters\u2014defines the card’s specific rarity.
This is crucial because, as a general rule, a card’s rarity directly impacts its market value. So, the next time you pull a shiny card, the first thing you should do is check this mark to confirm its rarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rarity Chart <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCurrent Rarities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSpecial Art Rare (SAR):<\/strong> A Full Art card featuring stunning alternate illustrations for Pok\u00e9mon-ex or Supporter cards. Introduced in VSTAR Universe [S12a].<\/p>\n\n\n\nUltra Rare (UR):<\/strong> The entire card has a striking, fully-textured gold foil finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSuper Rare (SR)<\/strong>\uff1aThe border of an SR card is textured.<\/p>\n\n\n\nArt Rare (AR)<\/strong>: This is a Full Art card, just like an SAR. However, its subjects are limited to Pok\u00e9mon that typically appear on C or U cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRare (R):<\/strong> A card with no special holographic or textured features, but with a lower pull rate than a “U” card.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUncommon (U):<\/strong> A card with no special holographic or textured features, but with a lower pull rate than a “C” card.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCommon (C):<\/strong> The most common type of card with the highest pull rate. Many are basic cards like pre-evolved Pok\u00e9mon or items.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPast Rarities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCharacter Super Rare (CSR):<\/strong> Applied to Pok\u00e9mon V and Pok\u00e9mon VMAX. A card depicting the Pok\u00e9mon together with a related character. Appeared in the Sword & Shield era.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCharacter Rare (CHR):<\/strong> A card depicting a Pok\u00e9mon and a related character. Applied to “C” and “U” Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHyper Rare (HR):<\/strong> A rarity included in the Sun & Moon and Sword & Shield series. The card may either have a rainbow-colored finish or a Full Art illustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTriple Rare (RRR):<\/strong> A rarity applied to Pok\u00e9mon VMAX and Pok\u00e9mon VSTAR.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRadiant Rare (K):<\/strong> Each card is named “Radiant (Pok\u00e9mon name)”; these cards feature a Shiny Pok\u00e9mon. Appeared in the Sword & Shield era.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAmazing Rare (A):<\/strong> Included in Legendary Heartbeat [S3a]<\/a> and Shiny Star V [S4a]<\/a>, these cards feature a Legendary or Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on a rainbow background.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPrism Star (PR)<\/strong>\uff1aA specially processed card with a \u25c6 mark on the promo card name. Appeared in the Sun & Moon series.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShining:<\/strong> Included in Shining Legends [SM3+]<\/a>, these cards feature a Shiny Legendary or Mythical Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTrainer Rare (TR):<\/strong> An alternate art version of a “Trainers” card, such as Goods or Supporters. The border has a sparkling finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\nACE SPEC (ACE):<\/strong> A rarity that has been present in certain Black & White and Scarlet & Violet era sets. The printing of new cards of this rarity was discontinued after the final cards were launched as part of Terastal Festival ex [SV8a]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBlack White Rare (BWR):<\/strong> A niche rarity that appeared in Black Bolt [SV11B]<\/a> and White Flare [SV11W]<\/a>. The entire card is covered in a single color palette that matches the featured character.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShiny Secret Rare (SSR):<\/strong> A card featuring a Shiny version of an “RR” Pok\u00e9mon. These are found in the “Shiny” High-Class Pack series.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShiny Rare (S):<\/strong> A card featuring a Shiny version of a “C” or “U” Pok\u00e9mon. These are also found in the “Shiny” High-Class Pack series.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOthers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPROMO:<\/strong> Promotional cards usually distributed as box purchase bonuses or at events. Because they are not typically sold, their collector’s value can be very high.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaster Ball Mirror:<\/strong> A mirror-foil card with a Master Ball pattern. It first appeared in the Pok\u00e9mon Card 151 [SV2a] set<\/a>, and a new design was introduced in Terastal Festival ex [SV8a]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPok\u00e9 Ball Mirror:<\/strong> A mirror-foil card with a Pok\u00e9 Ball pattern. It first appeared in Dark Phantasma [S10a]<\/a>, with a new design later appearing in Terastal Festival ex [SV8a]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSpecial Art (SA)<\/strong>: A card with the SR or HR rarity that features a Full Art illustration. It was discontinued with the introduction of the SAR rarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA Guide to Pok\u00e9mon Card Rarities and Their Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nUR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nURs have a lower pull rate than SRs. Pok\u00e9mon, Items, and Stadiums that were RR are sometimes also released in this rarity. For Item and Stadium cards, the UR is often their only high-rarity version. As a result, they are in demand not only by collectors but also by players who want to make their deck components stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFirst introduced in VSTAR Universe [S12a]<\/a>, the SAR, like its SA predecessor, features an illustration that covers the entire card. Competitively powerful Pok\u00e9mon ex and cards featuring popular female characters tend to be in high demand. The Iono SAR<\/a> from Clay Burst [SV2D]<\/a>, for example, had an initial price of over 200,000 JPY (~US$1,495 at the time).<\/p>\n\n\n\nAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThis rarity was also newly introduced in VSTAR Universe [S12a]<\/a> alongside SAR. Its main appeal is that it allows people to collect beautifully illustrated cards at an affordable price. However, due to factors like overseas demand, some cards like the Magikarp AR<\/a> have seen their market price rise sharply into the 10,000 JPY (~US$67) range.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThis is a card with a textured, “relief-like” finish. On Pok\u00e9mon SR cards, the standard frame for attacks and abilities is removed, resulting in a design that features only the character in a Full Art style. While they are less expensive compared to SARs, Supporter cards that feature a large illustration of a popular female character can still increase in price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPok\u00e9mon-ex and formerly Pok\u00e9mon V are released with the RR rarity. These cards are generally not expensive, but when a card is used often in competitive play, it can be sold for around 1,000 JPY (~US$6.74) per copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
R<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nA holographic card with a foil finish on the border and artwork, with several included in each booster box. While the high circulation means they don’t typically become expensive, powerful cards that are used in competitive play can see their prices rise to around 500 to 1,000 JPY (~US$3.37 – ~US$6.74).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
U<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd to Cart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nA type of non-holographic “normal” card. They have a lower pull rate than Common cards and often include essential deck components. While they are typically valued around 100 to 500 JPY (~US$0.67 to ~US$3.37), powerful cards can be sold for over 1,000 JPY (~US$67.74). For example, Battle VIP Pass<\/a>, which was used in most decks but has since been rotated out, as well as Buddy-Buddy Poffin<\/a> before its reprint, were both sold for over 1,000 JPY (~US$6.74).<\/p>\n\n\n\nC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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3.<\/strong> Card List Number (Green Box)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The green square indicates the card’s collector number. In the example “037\/078,” the denominator represents the total number of cards in the set, while the numerator represents that specific card’s number. 4. Rarity (Red Box)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The red square contains the rarity mark. This short alphabetical code\u2014usually one to three letters\u2014defines the card’s specific rarity. Current Rarities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Special Art Rare (SAR):<\/strong> A Full Art card featuring stunning alternate illustrations for Pok\u00e9mon-ex or Supporter cards. Introduced in VSTAR Universe [S12a].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ultra Rare (UR):<\/strong> The entire card has a striking, fully-textured gold foil finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Super Rare (SR)<\/strong>\uff1aThe border of an SR card is textured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Art Rare (AR)<\/strong>: This is a Full Art card, just like an SAR. However, its subjects are limited to Pok\u00e9mon that typically appear on C or U cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare (R):<\/strong> A card with no special holographic or textured features, but with a lower pull rate than a “U” card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon (U):<\/strong> A card with no special holographic or textured features, but with a lower pull rate than a “C” card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common (C):<\/strong> The most common type of card with the highest pull rate. Many are basic cards like pre-evolved Pok\u00e9mon or items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Past Rarities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Character Super Rare (CSR):<\/strong> Applied to Pok\u00e9mon V and Pok\u00e9mon VMAX. A card depicting the Pok\u00e9mon together with a related character. Appeared in the Sword & Shield era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Character Rare (CHR):<\/strong> A card depicting a Pok\u00e9mon and a related character. Applied to “C” and “U” Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hyper Rare (HR):<\/strong> A rarity included in the Sun & Moon and Sword & Shield series. The card may either have a rainbow-colored finish or a Full Art illustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Triple Rare (RRR):<\/strong> A rarity applied to Pok\u00e9mon VMAX and Pok\u00e9mon VSTAR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Radiant Rare (K):<\/strong> Each card is named “Radiant (Pok\u00e9mon name)”; these cards feature a Shiny Pok\u00e9mon. Appeared in the Sword & Shield era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazing Rare (A):<\/strong> Included in Legendary Heartbeat [S3a]<\/a> and Shiny Star V [S4a]<\/a>, these cards feature a Legendary or Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on a rainbow background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prism Star (PR)<\/strong>\uff1aA specially processed card with a \u25c6 mark on the promo card name. Appeared in the Sun & Moon series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shining:<\/strong> Included in Shining Legends [SM3+]<\/a>, these cards feature a Shiny Legendary or Mythical Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trainer Rare (TR):<\/strong> An alternate art version of a “Trainers” card, such as Goods or Supporters. The border has a sparkling finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ACE SPEC (ACE):<\/strong> A rarity that has been present in certain Black & White and Scarlet & Violet era sets. The printing of new cards of this rarity was discontinued after the final cards were launched as part of Terastal Festival ex [SV8a]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Black White Rare (BWR):<\/strong> A niche rarity that appeared in Black Bolt [SV11B]<\/a> and White Flare [SV11W]<\/a>. The entire card is covered in a single color palette that matches the featured character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shiny Secret Rare (SSR):<\/strong> A card featuring a Shiny version of an “RR” Pok\u00e9mon. These are found in the “Shiny” High-Class Pack series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shiny Rare (S):<\/strong> A card featuring a Shiny version of a “C” or “U” Pok\u00e9mon. These are also found in the “Shiny” High-Class Pack series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Others<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n PROMO:<\/strong> Promotional cards usually distributed as box purchase bonuses or at events. Because they are not typically sold, their collector’s value can be very high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Master Ball Mirror:<\/strong> A mirror-foil card with a Master Ball pattern. It first appeared in the Pok\u00e9mon Card 151 [SV2a] set<\/a>, and a new design was introduced in Terastal Festival ex [SV8a]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pok\u00e9 Ball Mirror:<\/strong> A mirror-foil card with a Pok\u00e9 Ball pattern. It first appeared in Dark Phantasma [S10a]<\/a>, with a new design later appearing in Terastal Festival ex [SV8a]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special Art (SA)<\/strong>: A card with the SR or HR rarity that features a Full Art illustration. It was discontinued with the introduction of the SAR rarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n UR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n URs have a lower pull rate than SRs. Pok\u00e9mon, Items, and Stadiums that were RR are sometimes also released in this rarity. For Item and Stadium cards, the UR is often their only high-rarity version. As a result, they are in demand not only by collectors but also by players who want to make their deck components stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n First introduced in VSTAR Universe [S12a]<\/a>, the SAR, like its SA predecessor, features an illustration that covers the entire card. Competitively powerful Pok\u00e9mon ex and cards featuring popular female characters tend to be in high demand. The Iono SAR<\/a> from Clay Burst [SV2D]<\/a>, for example, had an initial price of over 200,000 JPY (~US$1,495 at the time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n AR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This rarity was also newly introduced in VSTAR Universe [S12a]<\/a> alongside SAR. Its main appeal is that it allows people to collect beautifully illustrated cards at an affordable price. However, due to factors like overseas demand, some cards like the Magikarp AR<\/a> have seen their market price rise sharply into the 10,000 JPY (~US$67) range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a card with a textured, “relief-like” finish. On Pok\u00e9mon SR cards, the standard frame for attacks and abilities is removed, resulting in a design that features only the character in a Full Art style. While they are less expensive compared to SARs, Supporter cards that feature a large illustration of a popular female character can still increase in price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n RR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pok\u00e9mon-ex and formerly Pok\u00e9mon V are released with the RR rarity. These cards are generally not expensive, but when a card is used often in competitive play, it can be sold for around 1,000 JPY (~US$6.74) per copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n R<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A holographic card with a foil finish on the border and artwork, with several included in each booster box. While the high circulation means they don’t typically become expensive, powerful cards that are used in competitive play can see their prices rise to around 500 to 1,000 JPY (~US$3.37 – ~US$6.74).<\/p>\n\n\n\n U<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A type of non-holographic “normal” card. They have a lower pull rate than Common cards and often include essential deck components. While they are typically valued around 100 to 500 JPY (~US$0.67 to ~US$3.37), powerful cards can be sold for over 1,000 JPY (~US$67.74). For example, Battle VIP Pass<\/a>, which was used in most decks but has since been rotated out, as well as Buddy-Buddy Poffin<\/a> before its reprint, were both sold for over 1,000 JPY (~US$6.74).<\/p>\n\n\n\n C<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, secret rares which include Special Art Rare (SAR), Ultra Rare (UR), Super Rare (SR), and Art Rare (AR) cards are not included in the main set count (the denominator). Therefore, their card number will exceed this total, resulting in a number like “080\/078.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is crucial because, as a general rule, a card’s rarity directly impacts its market value. So, the next time you pull a shiny card, the first thing you should do is check this mark to confirm its rarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRarity Chart <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A Guide to Pok\u00e9mon Card Rarities and Their Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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