Description
Penny enters the battlefield to rescue your fighters from tight spots with premium Trainer-class tactical rotation and alternate art luxury from the historic Scarlet & Violet Base Set!
This listing is for an authentic Penny Special Illustration Rare single Supporter card from the breakthrough Pokémon TCG SV01 Scarlet and Violet Base Set.
This highly coveted top-tier chase card is checklist number 252 out of 198, extending deep past the base set line into the ultra-rare secret illustration gallery slots. It features a spectacular, full-bleed textured alternate art design by the artist OKACHEKE, depicting the quiet tech expert surrounded by her signature Eevee backpack gear inside a beautifully detailed, high-contrast Paldean street setting. Paired with a pristine factory-issued holofoil background matrix, this card delivers immense competitive utility alongside a masterpiece aesthetic layout, serving as a definitive crown jewel for master set completionists and serious card investors.
An absolute must-have foundational addition for active competitive bounce-deck strategies, dedicated character completionists, or high-end trading card portfolios.
Card Specifications
- Name: Penny
- Card Number: 252 out of 198
- Expansion: Scarlet & Violet Base Set (SV01)
- Set Code: SVI
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare (SIR)
- Card Type / Stage: Trainer – Supporter
- Card Text: Put 1 of your Basic Pokémon in play and all cards attached to it into your hand. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.
- Illustrator: OKACHEKE
Frequently Asked Questions
What booster packs contain the Penny Special Illustration Rare card?
This premium full-art alternate illustration single card can only be pulled from official English Scarlet and Violet Base Set booster packs. It is indexed as a Special Illustration Rare card number 252 out of 198, meaning it occupies the rarest dedicated pull lane at the very back of the pack layout.
How does Penny function mechanically in competitive matches?
Penny introduces an incredible utility effect for defensive and tactical positioning. Activating this card allows you to completely pull one of your Basic Pokémon on the field along with all cards attached to it back into your hand, cleanly wiping away heavy damage tokens, resetting status conditions, or allowing you to reuse powerful “when played from hand” abilities.
Why is the SV01 Base Set version of Penny highly collected?
Unlike standard regular trainer prints or basic ultra-rares, this version features an incredibly detailed, high-texture full-bleed canvas painted by the famous artist OKACHEKE. Collectors and character completionists aggressively hunt this specific variant due to its low pull rates and its status as the definitive peak rarity block representation for Penny.
What is the best way to protect a Special Illustration Rare card from long-term damage?
To preserve the intricate textured surface and prevent edge whitening or surface scratches, you should immediately slide the card into a tight-fitting penny sleeve and then snap it into a rigid plastic top loader. Storing your single cards this way completely shields them from physical drop impact, bends, and handling friction.
