{"product_id":"2023-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-paldea-evolved-special-illustration-rare-chi-yu-ex-259-psa-11","title":"2023 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare Chi Yu Ex #259 PSA 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2023 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare Chi-Yu ex #259\/193 earned a PSA 10 Gem Mint grade for its flawless condition and sharp centering. Chi-Yu ex debuted in Paldea Evolved as one of the set's chase Special Illustration Rare cards, featuring unique full-art illustration work that extends beyond the standard frame. The PSA 10 grade confirms museum-quality surfaces, corners, edges and color with no visible flaws under magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA 10 Gem Mint - the highest grade PSA awards, confirming flawless surfaces and centering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Illustration Rare:\u003c\/strong\u003e premium rarity tier with extended full-art illustration across the card face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChi-Yu ex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Legendary Pokemon from Generation IX introduced in the Paldea Evolved expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #259\/193 - secret rare numbering beyond the base set count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolofoil Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e holographic foil treatment enhances the illustration detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCard details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Paldea Evolved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer \/ character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chi-Yu ex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #259\/193\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParallel \/ variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Illustration Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrading company:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 (Gem Mint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does PSA 10 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePSA 10 (Gem Mint) is the highest grade PSA assigns. The card shows virtually perfect centering, sharp corners, unblemished edges and pristine surfaces with no print defects or handling wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this a Special Illustration Rare?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Illustration Rare is a premium rarity tier in modern Pokemon sets featuring unique full-art illustrations that cover the entire card face with extended artwork beyond the normal card frame. These appear at roughly 1-2 per booster box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Chi-Yu ex playable in tournaments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, Chi-Yu ex is legal in Standard and Expanded format tournaments. 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