Grusha - 268/193 - SV02: Paldea Evolved (PAL)
One of the most sought-after Trainer Supporter cards from the Scarlet & Violet era — the Grusha Special Illustration Rare (268/193) from SV02: Paldea Evolved is a standout pull in any collection. Numbered beyond the set total of 193, this is a true Secret Rare slot card featuring a full-bleed, scenically illustrated holo treatment that sets it apart from the standard and Ultra Rare versions of the same Supporter.
- Card: Grusha — 268/193 · Special Illustration Rare (SIR) · Holo
- Set: Scarlet & Violet — Paldea Evolved (SV02) · Released June 9, 2023
- Illustrator: DOM — whose Pokémon TCG career launched with the Jolteon Character Rare in Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars
- Character: Grusha, the Ice-type Gym Leader of Glaseado Gym in Paldea and a former professional snowboarder — the first Scarlet & Violet Gym Leader revealed by The Pokémon Company, and one of the most fan-beloved character designs of the generation
- Effect: Draw until you have 5 cards in hand; draw up to 7 if no Energy is attached to your Pokémon — a genuinely playable Supporter with collector appeal
- Market comps: Raw NM copies trading in the $12–$15 range; PSA 9 realized sales ranging $10–$20; PSA 10 copies have sold as high as $47 on eBay auction
Paldea Evolved is the set that introduced the Special Illustration Rare Trainer tier as a flagship collectible category in the Scarlet & Violet era — and Grusha's SIR is one of the most recognizable pulls from it. With Grusha's massive fan following and DOM's distinctive scenic artwork, this is a PC-worthy card at a still-accessible price point.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
