Scarlet & Violet Card List & Prices (258 Cards, 2023)

Q: Why is Scarlet & Violet considered such an important set?

It's the first main set of the Scarlet & Violet era, introducing the new card frame, the lowercase "ex" mechanic, and the Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare tiers. That makes it the effective base set of an entire generation, which gives it lasting significance beyond its price.

Q: What is the most valuable card in the set?

The Gardevoir ex Special Illustration Rare is the set's signature and most sought-after card, driven by its artwork, competitive relevance and the Gardevoir fanbase. Miraidon ex and Miriam's SIRs are the other top chases.

Q: How many cards are in the Scarlet & Violet set?

The printed set is 198 cards, expanding to 258 when you count the 58 secret rares — the ex cards, full-art Trainers, Illustration Rares, Special Illustration Rares and gold cards that sit above the base numbering.

Q: Is this set hard to complete?

It's medium difficulty. No single card sits in a punishing price band, and supply is deep because it was heavily printed, but the 258-card total with 58 secret rares means the ultra-rare and gold tiers add up over a full master-set run.

Q: Which cards are worth grading?

The affordable Illustration Rares — Drowzee, Kirlia, Riolu, Slowpoke and the Spidops ex — tend to clear grading fees in gem condition because raw cost is low and demand for pristine copies is strong. Inspect the textured foil for scratches first.

Q: Should I buy singles or sealed for this set?

For completion, singles are usually the more efficient route given the deep supply and lack of a price-band wall. Sealed product is better if you value the opening experience, want fresh gradeable copies, or want to hold the era's first box for nostalgia.

Scarlet & Violet · Released 2023-03-31 · 258 cards

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Set market cap

254 cards tracked daily

$789.84

▼ 3.0% 7d▼ 8.0% 30d

Low $321.12 · High $907.11▲ 103.1% over this range

26,903 sales · 30 days$91,331.37 volume

The set that launched the Scarlet & Violet era — a clean-slate reboot built around the Paldea starters, Miraidon and Violet's boxed-legend energy.

By CardPrice Research · prices and stats update nightly from live market data

Gardevoir ex — Scarlet & Violet chase card

#1Gardevoir ex$71.01

#2Drowzee$58.47

#3Kirlia$44.16

198base cards

58secret rares & variants

33linked promos

$790.00est. singles cost

Mediumcompletion difficulty

Chase cards

What to target in Scarlet & Violet

The top 10 cards are 49% of the set’s $790.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.

The value here concentrates heavily in the top illustration cards — roughly half the set's total chase cost lives in a handful of names led by Gardevoir ex's Special Illustration Rare. That card is the one collectors genuinely love: it's the emotional and financial anchor of the set, and demand for it is driven as much by the artwork and the Gardevoir fanbase as by any deck. Miraidon ex and Miriam's SIRs are the other premium pieces, and they carry real desirability as era-defining, first-of-a-generation cards.

Below the SIRs sits the Illustration Rare tier, and this is where sv1 is quietly rich. The Ralts–Kirlia line, Drowzee, Slowpoke, Wiglett, Fidough and Riolu are all inexpensive individually but collectively beloved — these are the cards people actually enjoy owning rather than just budget filler. None of the set breaks into the truly high price bands, so this is a landscape where you're chasing charm and completeness more than trophy value. That's a healthy thing: the cards collectors love and the cards that cost money are largely the same cards here.

#	Card	Number	Rarity	Market	PSA 10
1	Gardevoir ex	#245	Special Illustration Rare	$71.01	$235.09
2	Drowzee	#210	Illustration Rare	$58.47	$935.00
3	Kirlia	#212	Illustration Rare	$44.16	$630.00
4	Ralts	#211	Illustration Rare	$43.82	$782.98
5	Slowpoke	#204	Illustration Rare	$40.30	$690.00
6	Riolu	#215	Illustration Rare	$33.72	$634.76
7	Fidough	#213	Illustration Rare	$24.80	$292.43
8	Miraidon ex	#244	Special Illustration Rare	$24.50	$141.12
9	Wiglett	#206	Illustration Rare	$24.17	$535.00
10	Miriam	#251	Special Illustration Rare	$23.85	$103.76

Set landscape

How Scarlet & Violet is built

Rarity breakdown

Common105

Uncommon60

Illustration Rare24

Rare19

Ultra Rare18

Double Rare12

Special Illustration Rare10

Hyper Rare6

Price distribution

Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.

192<$1

11$1–2

10$2–5

20$5–10

15$10–25

4$25–50

2$50–100

$100+

About this set

Why Scarlet & Violet matters

Scarlet & Violet (sv1) is the foundation stone of an entire era. Released in 2023, it wiped the slate after Sword & Shield and rebooted the game with a new card frame, the new "ex" mechanic in lowercase, the yellow-bordered base look, and the debut of the twin new rarity tiers that would define the years to follow: Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare. If you want to understand where modern Pokémon cards are visually and mechanically headed, this is where the road starts.

The star of the set is Gardevoir ex. Its Special Illustration Rare is one of the most beloved cards of the whole era — the artwork, the Psychic-line synergy that made Gardevoir ex a genuine competitive archetype, and the sentimental pull of a fan-favorite Pokémon combined to make it the set's signature card. Around it sits an unusually strong Illustration Rare lineup: the full Ralts–Kirlia evolution line, plus low-key charmers like Drowzee, Slowpoke, Wiglett, Fidough and Riolu. These "cute animal in a real environment" IRs set the tone for what collectors would come to prize most in the SV era.

The set also carries the box legends — Miraidon ex and Koraidon ex — as the mechanical faces of Scarlet & Violet, with Miraidon ex's Special Illustration Rare being a strong chase in its own right. Trainer SIRs like Miriam round out the top end. With 198 cards in the printed set and 258 counting the secret rares, there's a deep pool of full arts, ultra rares and gold cards beneath the headline chases.

Among collectors, sv1 holds a warm reputation as a genuinely important set — the true "base set" of a new generation — without being brutally expensive to chase. The value is broad rather than sky-high, which makes it one of the more approachable modern master-set targets and a natural entry point for anyone starting an SV-era collection.

Collecting strategy

The smart way to complete Scarlet & Violet

The smart approach to sv1 is to treat it as two projects: lock down the handful of Special Illustration Rares first, then grind the deep but affordable Illustration Rare and ultra-rare pool. Because no single card sits in a punishing price band, a master set here is more about patience and volume than about one budget-wrecking purchase.

Secure the marquee SIRs first — Gardevoir ex, Miraidon ex and Miriam — since they anchor both the value and the emotional core of the set.
Complete the Illustration Rare run next: the Ralts–Kirlia line, Drowzee, Slowpoke, Wiglett, Fidough, Riolu and the rest are cheap individually and the most rewarding to own.
Fill in the double-rare ex cards and full-art Trainers, which form the bulk of the secret-rare numbering.
Add the ultra rares and gold/hyper rares that close out the 258-card total.
Backfill the 198-card base set — commons, uncommons and regular holos — which is fast and inexpensive to complete.
Decide on a grading pass at the end, sending only the IRs and ex cards that clear the fee math in top condition.

Collecting challenges

The good news: nothing in sv1 sits in a nosebleed price band, so no single card blocks completion. The challenge is breadth — 258 cards including 58 secret rares means the ultra-rare and gold tiers add up even when each piece is affordable. As the literal first set of the era it was printed heavily, so singles are plentiful, but that same volume means condition sorting matters when you're chasing gradeable copies.

Buying guide

Singles or sealed?

$790.00

all singles, one of each

$0.25

median card

cards worth $10+

Medium

completion difficulty

Because sv1 was the era's launch set and printed in enormous quantity, singles are abundant and the chase cards don't sit in extreme price bands — that tilts the math toward buying singles for anyone focused on completion. Sealed product still makes sense if you value the opening experience, want gradeable copies straight from packs, or like holding a foundational set's sealed boxes for nostalgia. The live figures on this page show exactly where the crossover lands, but as a rule the deep IR pool is cheaper to assemble card-by-card than to hit through packs.

Base set run$56.00one of each card up to #198 — no secrets

Full set$790.00every tracked card including secret rares

Completionist$1,146.20full set plus its 33 linked promos

Sealed product comparison

Booster Display BoxBest per-pack value

$308.3436 packs · ≈ $8.57/pack

A fun open and a sentimental hold as the era's first booster box, but expect the value to spread across many affordable cards rather than concentrate in big hits.

TCGplayer →eBay →

Elite Trainer BoxExclusive promo inside

$314.109 packs · ≈ $34.90/pack

A low-commitment way to sample the set with accessories and a few packs; better as a casual entry point than a completion strategy.

TCGplayer →eBay →

Booster Bundle

$105.026 packs · ≈ $17.50/packTCGplayer →eBay →

SinglesTargeted — no luck needed

$790.00one of every tracked card

The most efficient route to a complete set — plentiful supply and no single price-band wall means you can build methodically at a predictable cost.

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Pull rates

Scarlet & Violet pull-rate estimates

Community-estimated era averages from large pack-opening aggregates — not official Pokémon data. “Specific card” is the expected packs for ONE particular card of that rarity.

Rarity	Cards in set	Any pull	Specific card
Double Rare	12	1 in 5	1 in 60
Illustration Rare	24	1 in 9	1 in 216
Ultra Rare	18	1 in 12	1 in 216
Special Illustration Rare	10	1 in 90	1 in 900
Hyper Rare	6	1 in 180	1 in 1,080

Promos & extras

Scarlet & Violet promo cards

Black Star promos tied to Scarlet & Violet — from its ETBs, collection boxes and prerelease events. They live in the Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos set, so a true master-set run includes them separately.

Grading

Which Scarlet & Violet cards are worth grading?

Grading in sv1 pays off in a narrow but real band: the affordable-but-beloved Illustration Rares. Cards like Drowzee, Kirlia, Riolu and Slowpoke — plus the Spidops ex — are the ones where a clean gem-grade copy clears the grading fee, precisely because the raw cost is low and the demand for pristine IRs is high. The SIRs are worth grading too when you find flawless copies, but the everyday grading value is in that IR tier.

The catch is condition. As an early SV-era set, sv1 cards show the same factory quirks as the rest of the generation — surface scratching on the textured foil, edge whitening, and centering variance. That means raw copies need careful inspection before you commit to grading fees; the difference between a gem and a near-miss is small on these cards and it decides whether the submission is worth it.

Tier 1 — grade theseWorth grading

Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.

Gardevoir ex #245raw $71.01 → PSA 10 $235.09 3.3×EV +$45.66

Drowzee #210raw $58.47 → PSA 10 $935.00 16×EV +$138.00

Kirlia #212raw $44.16 → PSA 10 $630.00 14.3×EV +$83.33

Ralts #211raw $43.82 → PSA 10 $782.98 17.9×EV +$78.01

Slowpoke #204raw $40.30 → PSA 10 $690.00 17.1×EV +$75.48

Riolu #215raw $33.72 → PSA 10 $634.76 18.8×EV +$87.77

Tier 2 — grade clean copiesClean copies only

Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.

Fidough #213raw $24.80 → PSA 10 $292.43 11.8×EV +$17.26

Miriam #251raw $23.85 → PSA 10 $103.76 4.4×EV +$7.13

Koraidon ex #247raw $22.88 → PSA 10 $121.58 5.3×EV +$21.80

Tier 3 — personal collectionCollection only

Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.

Great Tusk ex #246raw $13.29 → PSA 10 $95.64 7.2×EV +$18.36

Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.

Word on the street

What collectors say about Scarlet & Violet

Collectors regard sv1 fondly as the true base set of the Scarlet & Violet generation — the set that established the new frame, the new ex mechanic and the Illustration Rare tiers everyone now chases. The consensus praise centers on the artwork, especially Gardevoir ex and the Ralts line, which many call some of the most charming cards of the early era. The common gripe is that the set feels a little top-light on value: outside the headline SIRs there's no huge money card, which some see as a feature (approachable) and others as a knock (nothing to truly chase).

Tips from the community

Prioritize the Gardevoir ex SIR early if it's your goal — it's the card most people build the set around.
The Illustration Rare pool is the heart of the set; buy those in the best condition you can, since they're cheap now and grade well.
Check textured-foil surfaces under angled light for scratches before buying raw — it's the most common condition issue.
As a heavily printed launch set, singles supply is deep, so be patient and wait for well-centered copies rather than overpaying for the first listing.
If you're new to the era, sv1 is a low-cost place to learn the SV grading landscape before tackling pricier sets.

Things to watch out for

Textured-foil scratching from the factory is common on IRs and SIRs — inspect the holo surface carefully.
Centering varies noticeably on the yellow-bordered base cards, which matters a lot for grading.
Edge and corner whitening shows up fast on the light borders; handle and store carefully.
Counterfeit SIRs of popular cards like Gardevoir ex circulate — buy from trusted sources and check texture and font.
As a base-era set, individual cards can and do get reprinted or echoed in later products, so don't assume artwork scarcity.

Creators on Scarlet & Violet

Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.

Storage & protection

Protect your Scarlet & Violet cards

Even a modest set deserves basic protection — condition is most of a card’s value.

Penny sleeves (100ct)First layer

Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.

Amazon →eBay →

Dragon Shield Matte sleevesPremium sleeve

The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.

Amazon →eBay →

Rigid toploaders (25ct)Rigid protection

Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.

Amazon →eBay →

Side-loading binder (360)Set storage

Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.

Amazon →eBay →

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Market outlook

Where Scarlet & Violet goes from here

Supply is the defining fact here: as the launch set of an era, Scarlet & Violet was printed in massive quantity and remained available for a long window, so raw commons and even many rares are abundant. That caps the upside on the bulk of the set — there's simply a lot of it. What sustains long-term interest is the set's status as the foundational "base set" of the generation, and the enduring appeal of its best artwork. Cards like the Gardevoir ex SIR tend to hold collector attention because they're loved, not because they're scarce.

Realistically, the durable value lives at the top — the marquee SIRs and the best-loved IRs in gem-grade condition — while the middle and bottom of the set stays cheap and plentiful. Reprint risk is a genuine consideration for individual popular Pokémon, but a well-preserved sealed box or a graded flagship card carries the sentimental weight of being from where the era began. Treat it as a collector's set first; collect what you love and the value takes care of itself.

Not financial advice — live prices and trends are above, collect what you love.

FAQ

Scarlet & Violet — frequently asked questions

Why is Scarlet & Violet considered such an important set?

It's the first main set of the Scarlet & Violet era, introducing the new card frame, the lowercase "ex" mechanic, and the Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare tiers. That makes it the effective base set of an entire generation, which gives it lasting significance beyond its price.

What is the most valuable card in the set?

The Gardevoir ex Special Illustration Rare is the set's signature and most sought-after card, driven by its artwork, competitive relevance and the Gardevoir fanbase. Miraidon ex and Miriam's SIRs are the other top chases.

How many cards are in the Scarlet & Violet set?

The printed set is 198 cards, expanding to 258 when you count the 58 secret rares — the ex cards, full-art Trainers, Illustration Rares, Special Illustration Rares and gold cards that sit above the base numbering.

Is this set hard to complete?

It's medium difficulty. No single card sits in a punishing price band, and supply is deep because it was heavily printed, but the 258-card total with 58 secret rares means the ultra-rare and gold tiers add up over a full master-set run.

Which cards are worth grading?

The affordable Illustration Rares — Drowzee, Kirlia, Riolu, Slowpoke and the Spidops ex — tend to clear grading fees in gem condition because raw cost is low and demand for pristine copies is strong. Inspect the textured foil for scratches first.

Should I buy singles or sealed for this set?

For completion, singles are usually the more efficient route given the deep supply and lack of a price-band wall. Sealed product is better if you value the opening experience, want fresh gradeable copies, or want to hold the era's first box for nostalgia.

Sealed products

Elite Trainer Box Case

$1,285.60

Build & Battle Box Display

$389.90

Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box (Exclusive) [Miraidon]

$314.10

Booster Box

$308.34

Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box (Exclusive) [Koraidon]

$292.61

Elite Trainer Boxes [Set of 2]

$247.89

Elite Trainer Box [Miraidon]

$149.23

Elite Trainer Box [Koraidon]

$138.23

Booster Bundle

$105.02

Build & Battle Stadium

$85.66

All cards 258

258 of 258

Basic Fighting Energy

Basic Lightning Energy

Professor's Research (Professor Sada)

Professor's Research (Professor Turo)

Professor's Research (Professor Turo)

Professor's Research (Professor Sada)

Most valuable cards in Scarlet & Violet

Gardevoir ex #245 — $71.01
Drowzee #210 — $58.47
Kirlia #212 — $44.16
Ralts #211 — $43.82
Slowpoke #204 — $40.30
Riolu #215 — $33.72
Fidough #213 — $24.80
Miraidon ex #244 — $24.50
Wiglett #206 — $24.17
Miriam #251 — $23.85

About Scarlet & Violet

Scarlet & Violet is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Scarlet & Violet series, released on 2023-03-31. The set contains 258 cards — 198 in the base set plus 60 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $775.95, with Gardevoir ex #245 as the most valuable card at $71.01. Prices update nightly from live market data.

What to target in Scarlet & Violet

How Scarlet & Violet is built

Rarity breakdown

Price distribution

Why Scarlet & Violet matters

The smart way to complete Scarlet & Violet

Collecting challenges

Singles or sealed?

Sealed product comparison

Scarlet & Violet pull-rate estimates

Scarlet & Violet promo cards

Which Scarlet & Violet cards are worth grading?

What collectors say about Scarlet & Violet

Creators on Scarlet & Violet

Protect your Scarlet & Violet cards

Where Scarlet & Violet goes from here

Related Scarlet & Violet sets

Scarlet & Violet — frequently asked questions

Sealed products

All cards 258

Most valuable cards in Scarlet & Violet

About Scarlet & Violet