2023 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare Altaria Ex #253 PSA 10

This 2023 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Paradox Rift Altaria ex #253/182 Special Illustration Rare card has been graded PSA 10 Gem Mint. The Special Illustration Rare subset features extended full-art scenes that showcase characters in dynamic environments, making these among the chase cards in the Paradox Rift expansion. A PSA 10 grade confirms the card has sharp corners, flawless surfaces, and perfect centering.

Highlights

• Grade: PSA 10 Gem Mint, the highest standard grade for condition and preservation
• Special Illustration Rare: Extended full-art treatment from the premium subset of Paradox Rift
• Altaria ex: Dragon-type Pokémon featured with dramatic artwork in its Special Illustration form
• Card Number: #253/182, indicating this is a secret rare from outside the base set numbering
• Recent Release: From the 2023 Scarlet & Violet series, part of the modern Pokémon TCG era

Card details

• Year: 2023
• Brand / set: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Paradox Rift
• Player / character: Altaria ex
• Card number: 253/182
• Parallel / variation: Special Illustration Rare
• Grading company: PSA
• Grade: 10

Questions

What does PSA 10 Gem Mint mean?
PSA 10 is the highest standard grade, indicating a virtually flawless card with sharp corners, unblemished surfaces, and perfectly centered artwork.

What is a Special Illustration Rare card?
Special Illustration Rare cards are a premium subset in modern Pokémon sets that feature extended full-art scenes with characters in detailed environments. They are among the most sought-after pulls in their respective sets.

Is this card playable in tournaments?
The card is legal for tournament play in formats that allow Scarlet & Violet series cards, but because it is professionally graded and sealed in a PSA slab, most collectors keep it preserved rather than playing with it.

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