Tarountula 199/198

This is Tarountula, card number 199/198 from the Scarlet and Violet Base Set, the English expansion that launched the Scarlet and Violet era. Because the card number (199) is higher than the set total (198), this is one of the bonus cards beyond the main numbered run, and the tags confirm it as an Illustration Rare.

Illustration Rares are a category introduced in the Scarlet and Violet era that put the artwork first. The Pokemon is shown in a full scene that fills the card rather than the usual bordered layout, and these cards are pulled less often than the standard prints in the set, which makes them a popular target for collectors.

Tarountula was one of the new Pokemon introduced in the Scarlet and Violet games, so its first Base Set Illustration Rare is a nice early showing for the species. For collectors completing the set's Illustration Rares or following the newer Pokemon, this is a friendly and characterful display card.

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.