Lairon - 111/101 - SV6: Transformation Mask (SV6) CGC 8.5

This is the Lairon #111/101 Art Rare from the Japanese SV6: Mask of Change (Transformation Mask) expansion — a numbered-beyond-the-set card that signals its status immediately. Numbered 111/101, it sits in the exclusive Art Rare tier, one of only 12 AR cards pulled from this set, each appearing at a rate of roughly 3 per booster box. The illustrated artwork is by Takashi Shiraishi, whose signature style — a beautifully colored, pointillist mountain range framing Lairon in its natural iron-ore habitat — made this card a standout the moment the set was previewed. Collectors immediately noted the scene's depth and palette, calling it one of the sharper AR illustrations in the Scarlet & Violet era.

• Set: SV6 Mask of Change (Japanese), released April 26, 2024 — the Scarlet & Violet expansion centered on transformation-themed Pokémon including all four Ogerpon ex forms
• Rarity: Art Rare (AR) — numbered beyond the 101-card base set, with a holo finish
• Artist: Takashi Shiraishi
• Grade: CGC 8.5 — professionally authenticated and encapsulated
• PSA 10 comps for this card have recently traded around $30, with the market trending upward

A CGC 8.5 sits in the sweet spot for collectors who want a protected, authenticated slab without paying PSA 10 premiums — ideal for a display collection or as a graded entry point into this fan-favorite AR. The Mask of Change set's Japanese-exclusive run and its tie to the Twilight Masquerade English release keep demand steady. If you're building a Lairon or Aggron line collection, or chasing every Scarlet & Violet Art Rare from this landmark set, this CGC slab is the one to own.

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