Tinkatuff - 217/193 - SV02: Paldea Evolved (PAL)
Tinkatuff — 217/193 | Illustration Rare | Scarlet & Violet SV02: Paldea Evolved
This is the Illustration Rare version of Tinkatuff — numbered 217/193, placing it firmly in the secret rare tier of Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved. Illustrated by Tika Matsuno, the card delivers a full-art, scene-style presentation that sets it apart from every standard print in the set. As a Psychic-type Stage 1 with 90 HP, it features Play Rough and Pulverizing Press — the latter dealing 60 damage unaffected by any effects on the opponent's Active Pokémon.
Paldea Evolved (SV02) launched June 9, 2023 as the second Scarlet & Violet expansion, packing 193 base cards plus 86 secret rares — a set widely recognized for its Iono Full Arts and Ruinous Pokémon ex chase cards. The Tinkatuff IR is one of the standout Illustration Rare slots, a format that debuted with the Scarlet & Violet era and immediately became the collector-grade parallel of the generation. Raw Near Mint copies trade in the $15–$45 range depending on demand, with graded PSA 9 and PSA 10 examples commanding a meaningful premium on the eBay secondary market.
- Card: Tinkatuff — 217/193
- Rarity: Illustration Rare (Secret Rare tier)
- Set: SV02: Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved (2023)
- Illustrator: Tika Matsuno
- Type / Stage: Psychic / Stage 1 — 90 HP
- Finish: Holofoil full-art
The Tinkatuff Illustration Rare is a natural PSA/CGC submission target and a must-own for Paldea Evolved master set builders and Tinka-line collectors alike. The Illustration Rare format shows no sign of losing collector demand — grab it raw and protect it now, or send it straight to grading.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
