Slowpoke - 204/198 - SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set (SVI) NM Pokemon

The Slowpoke 204/198 Illustration Rare is one of the most beloved pulls from Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Base Set (SVI) — and it's easy to see why collectors keep hunting it down. Numbered beyond the set's official 198-card count, this holofoil card lands in the secret rare tier, illustrated by Toshinao Aoki with full-art, scene-style artwork that stretches edge to edge and gives Slowpoke the painterly, atmospheric treatment the Illustration Rare format was built for.

• Rarity: Illustration Rare (IR) — card #204/198, printed beyond the base set total
• Illustrator: Toshinao Aoki — exclusive to this IR print; the standard Slowpoke 042/198 carries different artwork entirely
• Set: SV01 Scarlet & Violet Base Set — the first expansion of the Generation IX era, launched March 31, 2023, introducing the Paldea region, grey card borders, and the return of Pokémon ex
• Condition: Near Mint (NM)

The SVI Illustration Rares are among the most competitive pulls in the entire Scarlet & Violet series, and the Slowpoke IR has held a strong aftermarket. Raw NM copies trade actively on eBay in the $20–$40 range, with graded examples — PSA 9s and 10s — commanding a meaningful premium. The card's wholesome, laid-back Slowpoke energy has made it a fan-favorite chase in the set, with buyers repeatedly noting the artwork looks even better in hand than in photos.

For collectors building a master SVI set or chasing every Illustration Rare in the Scarlet & Violet era, this is a must-have from the set that started it all. Near Mint, unplayed, and ready for your binder or slab submission.

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