Iono
Quick take
- Top non-Shiny single and the most chased Supporter in Paldean Fates
- Iono's second Special Illustration Rare, after the well-known Paldea Evolved version
- Character popularity, not rarity, drives the steady single demand
- An anchor pickup for anyone building the Paldean Fates master set
Collector's readWhat it means for your master set
Set landscapeWhere this card sits in Paldean Fates
VariantsCard variants
Holofoil 237/91 · $24.53 — the only variant this card was printed in (no reverse holo or special pattern), so a master set needs just this one copy.
The storyThe Supporter chase card of Paldean Fates
Paldean Fates is a Shiny-focused special set, so the spotlight usually falls on the Shiny ex cards. The Shiny Mew ex sits at the very top, with Shiny Charizard ex and Shiny Gardevoir ex close behind. There is a clear second tier below them, and Iono leads the non-Shiny chase. She is the Supporter people actually want from this set, not a card you flip past on the way to the big Pokemon.
“Top non-Shiny single and the most chased Supporter in Paldean Fates”
That demand is not new. Iono's first Special Illustration Rare in Paldea Evolved was one of the most talked-about cards of 2023, and it set the template. This Paldean Fates version, illustrated by hanabushi, gives collectors a second shot at a top-shelf Iono SIR. For master set builders, this is one of the cards you plan around early. Pulling it raw is rare, and singles demand stays steady because the character carries it.
If you are building the Paldean Fates master set, treat Iono as one of the anchor pickups alongside the Shiny ex chase cards. It is the card that makes the binder feel complete.
By the numbersMarket analysis
Iono sits in the upper tier of Paldean Fates singles, generally landing around the eighth most valuable card in the set as of early 2026. It trades well below the Shiny ex headliners like Shiny Mew ex, Shiny Charizard ex, and Shiny Gardevoir ex, but well above the bulk of the set. As a non-Shiny Supporter holding that position, it punches above its rarity slot.
Through early 2026, the elite Shiny ex chase cards saw the largest gains in the set while cards like Iono moved more modestly. The character-driven demand keeps a firm floor under it, and it has not behaved like a card that drifts toward bulk. Expect it to track popular-character pricing rather than spike-and-fade speculation.
This is a popularity play, not a rarity play. Iono's draw is the character, and that demand has held across two SIR releases. It will likely stay a reliable mid-to-upper tier card in Paldean Fates rather than a moonshot. Graded gem copies carry the most upside if the character stays in rotation in future products and media.
Clean PSA 10 and equivalent gem copies command a clear premium over raw, which is typical for modern SIRs where centering and surface are the gating factors. Raw near-mint copies are the value entry point. Graded gems are where the strongest demand concentrates.
In Scarlet and Violet sets, the rarity ladder runs roughly one Double Rare per five packs, one Illustration Rare per twelve, one Ultra Rare per fifteen, one Special Illustration Rare per ninety, and Hyper Rares anywhere from one in three hundred to one in seven hundred. Those numbers are for hitting any card of that rarity. The odds for one specific SIR like Iono run much longer, since each set has many SIRs sharing that slot. In practice you are looking at hundreds of packs on average to pull this exact card, which is why most collectors buy it as a single.
As an SIR, Iono sits above the Illustration Rare and Ultra Rare tiers but below Hyper Rare on the print-frequency ladder. Within Paldean Fates she is the standout Supporter at this tier, which is why her single trades higher than her pull rate alone would suggest.
ArtworkWhy the art matters
hanabushi is a Japanese illustrator known for clean, character-first Pokemon TCG art with a strong sense of personality and color. The work leans into expressive poses and a polished, almost editorial look that suits Trainer cards built around a single character. The style reads as modern and instantly recognizable, which is part of why these cards resonate with collectors.
The Special Illustration Rare frames Iono front and center with her gym team around her, the full-bleed layout that defines the SIR treatment. The lineup matches her first gym battle in Scarlet and Violet: Wattrel, Luxio, Bellibolt, and Mismagius. It captures her energetic streamer-personality vibe rather than a static portrait, and the composition feels like a moment from her world rather than a posed card shot. That is exactly what makes character SIRs land with collectors.
Printed as a full-art Special Illustration Rare with the textured holo finish and edge-to-edge artwork that define the SIR tier in Scarlet and Violet. The borderless layout pushes the scene to the card edges, so centering and edge wear are the main things to watch when grading.
It is a character SIR done right. The art does the heavy lifting, not the rarity stamp. Pairing a fan-favorite Trainer with hanabushi's style gives the card a personality that generic chase cards lack, and that is why it stays on want lists.
BackgroundAbout Iono
Iono is a Gym Leader from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and a self-styled streamer who runs her own broadcast. She specializes in Electric types and quickly became one of the breakout human characters of the Paldea region, helped by a distinctive design and a big online following. Her popularity translated directly into the TCG, where her cards became some of the most chased Supporter cards of the generation.
- ›Breakout fan-favorite character from Scarlet and Violet
- ›Distinctive streamer-themed design and personality
- ›Strong following in both the West and Japan
- ›Backed by multiple sought-after TCG appearances
- ›Crossover appeal across gameplay, art, and character-collector communities
- ›Iono's first Special Illustration Rare in Paldea Evolved, one of the most talked-about cards of 2023
- ›This Paldean Fates Special Illustration Rare by hanabushi
- ›Gym Leader role in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet games
Own it wellCollector guide
Because the art runs edge to edge, centering and edge whitening are the two condition killers on this card. Check the borders under good light and inspect the holo surface for print lines and scratches before buying raw.
Worth grading if you have a copy with strong centering and a clean surface, since gem-grade copies carry a meaningful premium. If centering is off or edges show wear, the raw value often makes more sense than the grading cost and risk. Read the grading guide →
Sleeve it in a penny sleeve inside a top loader or one-touch as soon as you get it. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from humidity. For a master set binder, use acid-free, side-loading pages so the borderless edges do not catch. See the storage guide →
Buy the single rather than chasing it in packs. Raw near-mint is the value play. A reputable graded gem is the safer pickup if you want the best copy. Verify centering from real photos, not stock images, since that is what drives the grade and the price. See the singles buying guide →
Modern SIRs are less counterfeited than vintage chase cards, but fakes exist. Check the holo pattern and texture against a known-genuine SIR, confirm the rarity symbol and the 237/091 set number, and be wary of listings with only stock photos or prices well under market.
Protect your card
High Chase Score — protect and consider grading. · Amazon affiliate links · Storage guideWord on the streetCommunity sentiment
Collectors treat Iono as the must-have Supporter from Paldean Fates. The reception has been consistently positive across two SIR releases, and she is regularly cited as one of the most popular Trainer cards of the era. The hanabushi art is well liked for capturing her personality.
- ›Graded gem copies (PSA 10 and equivalents) regularly list at a clear premium over raw near-mint on the major marketplaces
Iono pulls get featured heavily in pack-opening clips and live breaks, and she shows up often in Paldean Fates highlight content. The chatter centers on the character and the art rather than competitive utility.
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