Sprigatito - 196/193 - SV02: Paldea Evolved (PAL)
The Sprigatito – 196/193 Illustration Rare from Scarlet & Violet – SV02: Paldea Evolved is one of the most sought-after starter Pokémon cards the modern era has produced. Numbered beyond the 193-card base set, it lands squarely in the secret rare tier — a full-art holofoil that breaks out of the standard card border and delivers an extended-canvas scene that collectors have praised since the set's June 2023 release.
The artwork is the headline. Legendary Pokémon TCG illustrator Kouki Saitou — whose career spans decades and whose nine-card connecting Illustration Rare set in Crown Zenith is still talked about — painted this card as a quiet story of growth and wonder, showing Sprigatito observing the world as a tree in its yard grows along with it. It is widely regarded as among the finest of the three Paldean Starter Illustration Rares in the set.
- Card: Sprigatito · 196/193 · Grass Type · Basic · 60 HP
- Rarity: Illustration Rare (IR) — secret rare, beyond the numbered set
- Set: SV02: Paldea Evolved (released June 9, 2023) — 193 base cards + 86 secret rares
- Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
- Finish: Holofoil, extended full-art treatment
- Market comps (Near Mint raw): TCGplayer 3-month market average around $60, with listings ranging $45–$82; raw NM recently sold for ~$30 on Sports Card Investor with a +22% 30-day trend
Paldea Evolved is a collector's set with legs — it introduced the Scarlet & Violet era's Illustration Rare format at full force, and Sprigatito's IR is consistently cited as one of the standout pulls. PSA 9 and PSA 10 slabs circulate on eBay, confirming strong graded demand. Whether you're completing the SV02 master set, building a Sprigatito collection, or submitting a gem-quality copy to PSA or CGC, this is the version of the card that belongs in your binder.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
