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Mega Evolution Special Illustration Rares

Buy Mega Evolution Special Illustration Rares in the UK — all 10 SIRs from the Mega Evolution-era set, on one page and dearest first.

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About Mega Evolution Special Illustration Rares

What is a Special Illustration Rare?

Special Illustration Rares (SIRs) are secret rares, numbered above the 132-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.

Mega Evolution's SIRs in our range include Mega Lucario ex 179/132, Mega Gardevoir ex 178/132 and Mega Venusaur ex 177/132. 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 Mega Evolution 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 Mega Evolution card list, or the set's Mega Evolution 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 Mega Evolution?

We list 10 Special Illustration Rares from Mega Evolution, numbered 177 to 186, above the 132-card main set. Each is a single listing, priced and stocked on its own.

What is the most valuable Mega Evolution Special Illustration Rare?

Of the SIRs we list, the dearest is Mega Lucario ex 179/132 at £145 (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.