2023 Pokemon SV 151 JP Ivysaur Art Rare #167/165 CGC 10 GEM MINT

The Bulbasaur evolutionary line getting its own Art Rare spotlight in Japanese Pokémon Card 151 (SV2a) is exactly why collectors keep coming back to this set — and the Ivysaur entry is the standout middle chapter. Ivysaur #167/165 AR sits in the secret rare tier, numbered beyond the 165-card base, with a breathtaking full-art illustration by Yoriyuki Ikegami that places the lovable Grass-type beside a lily-pad pond in lush Kanto greenery, set against a vibrant swirling holo foil finish.

SV2a is no ordinary expansion. Released June 16, 2023, it became an instant sellout — the definitive Kanto nostalgia set of the modern TCG era, built around every Pokémon from Bulbasaur (#001) to Mew (#151) on stunning Scarlet & Violet card stock. Sealed boxes now trade at multiples of their original MSRP, and singles in top grade only get harder to find.

• Card: Ivysaur Art Rare (AR) — #167/165, SV2a Pokémon Card 151
• Illustration: Yoriyuki Ikegami — full-art holo with swirling foil pattern
• Grade: CGC 10 Gem Mint — the highest grade CGC awards
• Set context: 18 Art Rares total in a 210-card set; every numbered secret sits beyond the 165-card base, making this a genuine short-print pull
• Raw market: Near Mint copies trading around $15 on the Japanese version — a CGC 10 slab commands a meaningful premium over raw

The Japanese-exclusive Pokémon Card 151 print run is approaching out-of-print territory, and graded copies at the 10 level represent the absolute ceiling of the hobby. Whether you're completing the SV2a Art Rare rainbow or building a Bulbasaur-line collection, this slabbed Ivysaur belongs in a display case — not a binder.

Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.