What is a Special Illustration Rare?

A Special Illustration Rare, or SIR, is a premium full-art card in Scarlet & Violet sets featuring unique character illustration art. SIRs sit near the top of the rarity ladder and are among the most valuable chase cards in a set.

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STEP 2

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STEP 3

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Stores that carry the hottest sets block bots, so a normal AI assistant cannot reach the page when stock returns. QuickCatch runs in your own browser and your own logged-in session, so it reaches the same pages you do. It watches the page you opened and adds the item to your cart the second stock flips, which is the part everyone else loses the race on.

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FAQ

How is an SIR different from an alt art?
SIR is the current name for the special full-art illustration tier; collectors often use alt art and SIR interchangeably for these cards.
Why are SIRs so expensive?
Very low pull rates plus high demand for the artwork push their single prices to the top of the set.
How do I get the set at retail?
Arm QuickCatch on the product page and it carts the box the moment it restocks.

Catch the next Pokémon drop

Install free, arm the product page before the drop, and QuickCatch carts it the moment it restocks.

Not ready to install? Get a free heads-up the next time it restocks.