Pokémon Special Illustration Rare (SIR) Cards were first introduced with the launch of the Scarlet and Violet Base Set on 31st March 2023 when a range of new rarity classes were introduced. They have featured in all subsequent sets and are full art cards that bear two gold stars as their rarity symbol. These cards are often among the most sought after and most valuable cards in a set.
This page offers a complete list of Special Illustration Rare cards that have been released for the Mega Evolution Series 2025 to Present.
Cards are listed in order of release and grouped by expansion set. Scroll to bottom for downloadable pdf checklist
Mega Evolution Special Illustration Rare Card List
177/132 Mega Venusaur ex ★★
178/132 Mega Gardevoir ex ★★
179/132 Mega Lucario ex ★★
180/132 Mega Absol ex ★★
181/132 Mega Latias ex ★★
182/132 Mega Kangaskhan ex ★★
183/132 Acerola’s Mischief ★★
184/132 Lillie’s Determination ★★
185/132 Lt. Surge’s Bargain ★★
186/132 Wally’s Compassion ★★
125/094 Mega Charizard X ex ★★
126/094 Rotom ex ★★
127/094 Mega Sharpedo ex ★★
128/094 Mega Lopunny ex ★★
129/094 Dawn ★★
272/217 Mega Meganium ex ★★
273/217 Mega Emboar ex ★★
274/217 Mega Feraligatr ex ★★
275/217 Mega Froslass ex ★★
276/217 Pikachu ex ★★
277/217 Pikachu ex ★★
278/217 Mega Eelektross ex ★★
279/217 Iono’s Bellibolt ex ★★
280/217 Lillie’s Clefairy ex ★★
281/217 Mega Diancie ex ★★
282/217 Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex ★★
283/217 Mega Hawlucha ex ★★
284/217 Mega Gengar ex ★★
285/217 Mega Scrafty ex ★★
286/217 N’s Zoroark ex ★★
287/217 Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex ★★
288/217 Fezandipiti ex ★★
289/217 Steven’s Metagross ex ★★
290/217 Mega Dragonite ex ★★
291/217 Iris’s Fighting Spirit ★★
292/217 Canari ★★
293/217 Surfer ★★
118/088 Mega Starmie ex ★★
119/088 Mega Clefable ex ★★
120/088 Mega Zygarde ex ★★
121/088 Meowth ex ★★
122/088 Jacinthe ★★
123/088 Rosa’s Encouragement ★★
ME Special Illustration Rare Card Checklist Pdf
