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➡️ Illustration Rare (IR):
Creative, whimsical full-art cards.
Usually show Pokémon in slice-of-life scenes.

➡️ Special Illustration Rare (SIR):
A step up from IR.
More detailed art, often legendary Pokémon, trainers, or items.

➡️ Full Art:
The whole card is artwork, not just the box.
Textured finish, collector favorite.

➡️ Alternate Art (Alt Art):
Unique designs that tell a story or feature scenic backgrounds.
Some of the most desired modern prints.

➡️ Secret Rare:
Card numbers higher than the set (e.g., 210/198).
Extra scarce and chase-worthy.

➡️ Gold Rare:
A type of Secret Rare with shiny gold finish, often on items, trainers, or legendaries.

➡️ Rainbow Rare:
Entire card in rainbow foil (popular during Sun & Moon / Sword & Shield, now discontinued).

➡️ Shiny Pokémon:
Pokémon printed in their alternate shiny color palettes.
Highly collectible across sets.

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