Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex
Quick take
- The marquee Special Illustration Rare of Twilight Masquerade and a must-have for any master set
- Subject matter pulls in players too, not only price chasers, thanks to the Teal Mask DLC backstory
- Painterly, restrained art that reads more like an Illustration Rare than a flashy SIR
- Sits among the set's higher-valued cards, so it is usually the costliest checkbox in the binder
Collector's readWhat it means for your master set
Set landscapeWhere this card sits in Twilight Masquerade
VariantsCard variants
Holofoil 216/167 · $45.63 — the only variant this card was printed in (no reverse holo or special pattern), so a master set needs just this one copy.
The storyA moody, character-driven SIR for a Pokemon people actually care about
Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex is the headline card of the Twilight Masquerade master set chase list, but not the way a Charizard usually is. It does not scream for attention. The Special Illustration Rare leans into atmosphere instead, and that is exactly why a certain kind of collector locks onto it.
“The marquee Special Illustration Rare of Twilight Masquerade and a must-have for any master set”
The pull works on two levels. There is the card, a full-art SIR at the top end of the set's rarity ladder. Then there is the subject. Bloodmoon Ursaluna debuted in the Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC as a one-of-a-kind beast, the only known Ursaluna with a red moon mark instead of the usual yellow one. People who played that story remember it. That gives the card a built-in audience beyond the usual price chasers.
For master set builders, this is a required card. You cannot finish a Twilight Masquerade master set without the SIR, and its standing as one of the more valuable cards in the set means it tends to be the last and most expensive box to tick.
By the numbersMarket analysis
This lands as a solid mid-to-upper SIR within Twilight Masquerade, regularly counted among the set's more valuable cards but well behind the absolute top chase. Live numbers are shown elsewhere on this page.
Twilight Masquerade has seen broad Scarlet and Violet strength into 2026, and this card has tracked that move upward rather than fading the way a lot of modern SIRs do after release. It has held its place near the top of the set's value list.
Modern SIRs are not a guaranteed climb, and supply is still wide. The case here is the character. A unique, story-driven Pokemon with an active fanbase tends to hold demand better than a generic SIR. Treat it as a strong set staple to own rather than a flip, and grade only clean copies.
Gem mint copies command a clear step up over raw, as with most modern full arts. Centering and surface on these textured cards are easy to miss on, so the top grade is hard to hit. Lower grades sit much closer to raw value and rarely justify the fee.
In Scarlet and Violet sets, any Special Illustration Rare lands roughly 1 in 90 packs. For context, a Double Rare is about 1 in 5, any Illustration Rare around 1 in 12, and any Ultra Rare near 1 in 15, while Hyper Rares run anywhere from 1 in 300 to 1 in 700. Those SIR odds are for hitting any SIR, though. Each set has several different SIRs, so the odds of pulling this specific Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex run much longer, often into the hundreds of packs. For most master set builders, buying the single is far more sensible than chasing it from sealed product.
It is rarer than the set's Illustration Rares and Ultra Rares but more common than the gold Hyper Rares. Within Twilight Masquerade it is one of the SIRs collectors target first, which is why it sits near the top of the set's value list despite the tier sitting below Hyper Rare.
ArtworkWhy the art matters
MINAMINAMI Take has illustrated a number of Scarlet and Violet era cards and tends toward atmospheric, painterly scenes rather than action poses. That style suits a nocturnal subject like Bloodmoon Ursaluna, and it is a big reason this SIR stands apart from the busier cards in the set.
The card shows the Bloodmoon Beast in a quiet, moonlit setting, rendered in soft, muted tones that let the red moon mark on its forehead do the talking. The light is low and the mood is calm, almost solemn, which fits the Pokemon's lore as the last of its kind.
Full-art Special Illustration Rare layout. The artwork extends to the borders and the foil texture is worked across the whole card face. That textured holo pattern is part of why graders are strict on surface here.
Most SIRs go big and bright. This one goes the other way, and the restraint is the point. It gives the card a painting-on-the-wall quality that collectors who are tired of the same flashy template gravitate toward.
BackgroundAbout Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex
Bloodmoon Ursaluna arrived in the Teal Mask DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet in 2023. In-game it is presented as a single, unique beast. The lore says an Ursaluna crossed the seas to Kitakami and changed over many years in a harsh new environment, leaving it with a red moon mark instead of the usual yellow. It is the only one of its kind in that story, which gives it a weight most TCG subjects do not have.
- ›One-of-a-kind status in the Teal Mask DLC story
- ›Strong, somber design built around the distinctive red moon mark
- ›Carryover affection from players who completed the DLC
- ›A standout single-prize EX in toolbox lists around its release
- ›Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Teal Mask DLC, where it debuts as a unique encounter
- ›Twilight Masquerade, its first major TCG appearance, including this SIR
- ›A later Special Illustration Rare in Prismatic Evolutions (a separate card, 168/131)
At release the Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex line saw real competitive play thanks to its high HP and a heavy-hitting attack, which kept the card on players' radar on top of its collector pull. The SIR itself is a collector print, but the underlying card mattered on the table.
Own it wellCollector guide
Full-art SIRs show wear fast. Check the edges and corners for the white chipping these textured prints are prone to, and angle the surface under light to catch scratches in the holo. Centering varies copy to copy, so look at the border balance before you commit.
Worth grading if the copy is genuinely clean, since the gem mint premium is meaningful. If you can already see edge wear, a print line, or off-centering, the grade will not return the fee. Grade for the showcase copy and keep a raw NM in the binder. Read the grading guide →
Sleeve and toploader at minimum, or a one-touch for display. Keep it out of direct light and away from humidity. The textured foil scratches against other cards, so do not let it ride loose in a box. See the storage guide →
Buying the single beats opening packs for this one. For raw copies, ask for clear photos of all four corners and the surface under light. For higher spend, a graded copy removes the centering and surface guesswork. Watch for the Prismatic Evolutions SIR, which is a different card. Confirm you are buying the Twilight Masquerade 216 print. See the singles buying guide →
Modern SIRs are faked less than vintage chase cards, but verify anyway. Confirm the set symbol and number (216/167, Twilight Masquerade), check that the texture matches a genuine SIR, and buy graded from reputable sellers when spending serious money.
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High Chase Score — protect and consider grading. · Amazon affiliate links · Storage guideWord on the streetCommunity sentiment
Reaction skews positive among collectors who like atmospheric art, with the calm, painterly take treated as a refreshing break from the usual loud SIR template. It is not a universal grail, but it has a devoted following tied to the Pokemon itself.
Most of the chatter ties back to the Teal Mask DLC and the character's unique, one-of-a-kind framing, which keeps the card in conversation beyond pure price talk. The later Prismatic Evolutions print renewed attention on the original Twilight Masquerade SIR.
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