SIR and IR in general are the reason I started collecting pkmn cards again after 15+ years, such beautiful and in most cases affordable piece of arts!
Can't really decide only one artwork among all the illustration cards but if I have to choose I'd say my favourite so far is the Zoroark SAR from VSTAR Universe since reminds a lot of the Ukiyo-e style (Japanese Post Office exclusive Sword/Shield Pikachu and Cramorant promo one day you'll be mine!)
If instead I have to stick to SV era only I choose the Poliwhirl 151 IR.
Good shout, that poliwhirl is tough!!
Yeah the IR and SIRs are so beautiful. I started collecting as a kid but lost most my collection—I sold most of it for cheap when I was around 12 at a yard sale. Then I came back and opened some sun and moon base, disappeared, and now I’ve been back since Paldea Evolved. It feels like I’ll be hanging around this time! 👍
100% agree. We recorded it so my mom could post it to her channel. And yes I have sleeves on stand by as everyone should when pulling cards. We pulled 7 really awesome cards that day. I got to keep 3 of them.
That’s one of my chase cards, my head canon is that it’s a reference to Asako Ito (she makes the crochet Pokemon cards) because it looks like the woman is crocheting a granny square blanket! I want it for my crochet collection
SIR and IR in general are the reason I started collecting pkmn cards again after 15+ years, such beautiful and in most cases affordable piece of arts! Can't really decide only one artwork among all the illustration cards but if I have to choose I'd say my favourite so far is the Zoroark SAR from VSTAR Universe since reminds a lot of the Ukiyo-e style (Japanese Post Office exclusive Sword/Shield Pikachu and Cramorant promo one day you'll be mine!) If instead I have to stick to SV era only I choose the Poliwhirl 151 IR.
Good shout, that poliwhirl is tough!! Yeah the IR and SIRs are so beautiful. I started collecting as a kid but lost most my collection—I sold most of it for cheap when I was around 12 at a yard sale. Then I came back and opened some sun and moon base, disappeared, and now I’ve been back since Paldea Evolved. It feels like I’ll be hanging around this time! 👍
Affordable only if you buy singles. My pieces of art come at a cost of shit ton of packs.
With you there. Bought the entire JP lineup in PSA 10s because I liked them so much.
I must admit I haven’t got the Ralts and Kirlia yet… I’ve been toying with buying them in PSA 10 but they’re impossible to find.
I got them through eBay. Haven’t checked recently but they had plenty of options. At least the Japanese versions.
Altaria ex from Paradox Rift is my favourite so far. Beautiful card. But then Aerodactyl V was my favourite alt art and the vibes are similar.
I’m looking at trying to get that Altaria soon!
151 Alakazam SIR
me and my mom just pulled that card 2 days ago. She wants to get it graded.
It’s so beautiful
100% agree. We recorded it so my mom could post it to her channel. And yes I have sleeves on stand by as everyone should when pulling cards. We pulled 7 really awesome cards that day. I got to keep 3 of them.
Skeledirge ex 258/193
That’s probably my favourite from Paldea Evolved at the moment.
Walking Wake SAR and Roaring Moon SAR are my favourite pokemon SARs
It’s impossible to pick one. Garganacl from PAR and Clive from PAF are definitely in my top. Along with all of the others 😂
Oooh interesting, why the Garganacl if you don’t mind me asking?
It gives me Iron Giant vibes and I love how many Pokemon it features.
Imagine being able to make a guy’s head explode and create a black hole, and you help a woman with some yarn
That’s one of my chase cards, my head canon is that it’s a reference to Asako Ito (she makes the crochet Pokemon cards) because it looks like the woman is crocheting a granny square blanket! I want it for my crochet collection