Tinkaton ex - 262/193 - SV02: Paldea Evolved (PAL)
Tinkaton ex — Special Illustration Rare | 262/193 | SV02: Scarlet & Violet — Paldea Evolved
This is one of the most visually striking secret rares in the entire Scarlet & Violet era. Card 262/193 lands well beyond the base set count of 193, placing it firmly in the Special Illustration Rare (SIR) tier — the highest-prestige pull category in modern Pokémon TCG. Illustrated by Tika Matsuno, the full-art composition carries pastel-inspired, borderless artwork with a whimsical, richly detailed background that puts Tinkaton front and center, hammer in hand, in a dynamic and playful pose — part of a connected narrative that flows directly from the Tinkatuff card in the same set.
On-card, this Psychic-type Stage 2 ex packs 300 HP, Big Hammer (30× the cards in your hand) and Pulverizing Press (140 damage, unaffected by opponent's Active Pokémon effects) — genuinely usable stats wrapped in chase-card art. Paldea Evolved is widely regarded as one of the peak sets of the Scarlet & Violet era, earning critical acclaim for the quality of its Special Illustration Rares and home to some of the most collectible modern Pokémon cards in circulation.
- Card: Tinkaton ex — 262/193
- Set: SV02: Scarlet & Violet — Paldea Evolved (PAL), released June 9, 2023
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare (SIR)
- Artist: Tika Matsuno
- Type / Stage / HP: Psychic / Stage 2 / 300
- TCGplayer market: ~$33–$70 raw Near Mint (3-month snapshot); PSA 10 Gem Mint copies actively trading on eBay
Tinkaton is a fan-favorite Gen IX Pokémon with a dedicated and growing collector base. The SIR 262/193 is the definitive version of the card — full art, premium holographic texturing, and a narrative illustration that stands apart from every other Tinkaton ex printing. Whether you're building a Tinkaton master set, chasing Paldea Evolved SIRs, or adding a PSA/CGC submission candidate to your queue, this is the copy to own.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
