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Pokemon Card Rarities
Pokemon cards are printed in a ladder of rarity tiers, from Common up through the art-focused secret rare tiers collectors chase most. Here is how the modern ladder works, and full checklists for two of the most collected tiers.
Updated September 12, 2026 · refreshed daily
As of September 12, 2026, Double Holo tracks 491 Illustration Rare and 219 Special Illustration Rare Pokemon cards across two full, dated checklists.
Counts from Double Holo's card catalog.
Published rarity checklists
| Rarity | Cards tracked | Checklist |
|---|---|---|
| Illustration Rare (IR) | 491 | View checklist |
| Special Illustration Rare (SIR) | 219 | View checklist |
Other Pokemon card rarities
Beyond the two checklists above, the modern Pokemon Trading Card Game also uses rarity tiers such as Double Rare (the tier used for Pokemon ex cards), Ultra Rare, Hyper Rare, Ace Spec Rare, and Secret Rare, alongside the base Common, Uncommon, and Rare tiers used across every set. Double Holo does not yet publish a dedicated checklist for these tiers.
Frequently asked questions
What are the modern Pokemon card rarity tiers?
Pokemon cards are printed in a range of rarity tiers, from Common and Uncommon at the low end up through Rare, Double Rare, and a set of art-focused tiers introduced in the Scarlet and Violet era: Illustration Rare, Special Illustration Rare, Hyper Rare, and Ace Spec Rare. Rarity describes how a card was designed and marked, not how much it is worth.
How many Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare cards does Double Holo track?
As of September 12, 2026, Double Holo tracks 491 Illustration Rare (IR) and 219 Special Illustration Rare (SIR) cards.
Does Double Holo have checklists for other rarities?
Not yet. Double Holo currently publishes full checklists for Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare cards, with more rarity checklists planned.