Swinub 165/159

This is Swinub, card number 165/159, an Illustration Rare from Journey Together. Swinub is a well known Pokemon from the Johto region, and the full Illustration Rare treatment gives this small favourite its own detailed scene.

Illustration Rares are some of the most collected cards in modern sets. The number 165 runs beyond the main set size of 159, which places this card in the special art section of the expansion. These cards set aside the standard layout and present the Pokemon in a full art illustration, with the focus squarely on the artwork. That emphasis on the picture is the reason Illustration Rares are so widely sought.

If you are putting together the Journey Together special art cards, or you simply enjoy Swinub, this Illustration Rare is a characterful pick. It works just as well as a display piece as it does a target for completing 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.