Erika's Invitation 196/165

Erika's Invitation 196/165 is an Ultra Rare Trainer card from the English Pokemon 151 expansion, the set that revisits the original Kanto Pokedex. Because its card number sits above the set's printed total of 165, this is a secret rare, pulled less often than the standard rares and a card that sits in the most collectable portion of the set.

As a Supporter card, Erika's Invitation features the classic Celadon City Gym Leader herself, presented in the full art style that 151 reserves for its secret rare Trainers. These full art Supporter cards are popular with collectors because they showcase fan favourite human characters with detailed, borderless artwork rather than the standard Trainer layout.

Collectors chasing a complete master set of 151 will need this card, and Erika has a loyal following dating back to the earliest days of the franchise. That combination of nostalgia, secret rare status and full art presentation makes this one of the more sought after Trainer cards in the set.

Condition and authenticity

This card meets Monster Mart's Mint condition standard:

• Corners: No visible fraying or whitening
• Edges: Smooth and clean, no silvering
• Surface: Free of scratches, dents, creases or smudges
• Centering: Within 60/40 front limit

Every card is authenticated and thoroughly inspected by Monster Mart, and ships tracked from Brisbane in protective sleeves and rigid holders.