{"product_id":"2023-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-paradox-rift-special-illustration-rare-altaria-ex-253-psa-10","title":"2023 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare Altaria Ex #253 PSA 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2023 Pokémon Scarlet \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA 10 Gem Mint, the highest standard grade for condition and preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Illustration Rare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended full-art treatment from the premium subset of Paradox Rift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltaria ex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dragon-type Pokémon featured with dramatic artwork in its Special Illustration form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #253\/182, indicating this is a secret rare from outside the base set numbering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecent Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the 2023 Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet series, part of the modern Pokémon TCG era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCard details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pokémon Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet Paradox Rift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer \/ character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Altaria ex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 253\/182\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParallel \/ variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Illustration Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrading company:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does PSA 10 Gem Mint mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePSA 10 is the highest standard grade, indicating a virtually flawless card with sharp corners, unblemished surfaces, and perfectly centered artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Special Illustration Rare card?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this card playable in tournaments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe card is legal for tournament play in formats that allow Scarlet \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy shop with Monmouth Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-mc-trust\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated 4.82 out of 5\u003c\/strong\u003e by 6,466 verified customers on .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized retailer and distributor\u003c\/strong\u003e of Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, Leaf, Pokémon, Bandai, Wizards of the Coast, Ravensburger, Konami, Funko, Mitchell \u0026amp; Ness and Franklin Sports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized PSA submission center\u003c\/strong\u003e - drop off your cards for grading at any of our stores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 retail stores\u003c\/strong\u003e across New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts, with free local pickup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% authentic, guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e - sourced directly from the manufacturers, authorized distributors and trusted collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"mysite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67873729904915,"sku":"137000789","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/2449\/5123\/files\/1789583568696890380_1_20260916183349_1.jpg?v=1793256162","url":"https:\/\/islestyle.store\/products\/2023-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-paradox-rift-special-illustration-rare-altaria-ex-253-psa-10","provider":"ISLESTYLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}