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Ascended Heroes Special Illustration Rares

Buy Ascended Heroes Special Illustration Rares in the UK — all 22 SIRs from the Mega Evolution-era set, on one page and dearest first.

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About Ascended Heroes Special Illustration Rares

What is a Special Illustration Rare?

Special Illustration Rares (SIRs) are secret rares, numbered above the 217-card main set. Each one shows a Pokémon ex or a Trainer in full, edge-to-edge artwork — usually a whole scene — with a textured foil finish. To spot one, check the rarity symbol at the bottom of the card: an SIR carries two gold stars, while a single gold star marks an Illustration Rare.

Ascended Heroes's SIRs in our range include Mega Gengar ex 284/217, Pikachu ex 276/217 and Mega Dragonite ex 290/217. The Pokémon Company does not publish official pull rates, and SIRs are among the hardest cards in a booster to find, which is why most collectors buy the exact card as a single.

Delivery and more Ascended Heroes cards

Singles are sold raw and ungraded, every card is condition-checked before it ships, and they go anywhere in the UK for a flat £1.75, however many cards are in your order. See the full Ascended Heroes card list, or the set's Ascended Heroes chase cards and Illustration Rares; every Special Illustration Rare across sets is in Special Illustration Rare Pokémon cards.

Frequently asked questions

How many Special Illustration Rares are in Ascended Heroes?

We list 22 Special Illustration Rares from Ascended Heroes, numbered 272 to 293, above the 217-card main set. Each is a single listing, priced and stocked on its own.

What is the most valuable Ascended Heroes Special Illustration Rare?

Of the SIRs we list, the dearest is Mega Gengar ex 284/217 at £732 (out of stock when checked). Prices checked 8 October 2026; they follow the market, so each card's page always shows the live price.

How can I tell a Special Illustration Rare from an Illustration Rare?

Look at the rarity symbol in the bottom corner of the card. A Special Illustration Rare has two gold stars and is usually a Pokémon ex or a Trainer; an Illustration Rare has one gold star and shows an ordinary Pokémon in full artwork.