Perrin
Quick take
- One of the most chased character cards in Twilight Masquerade
- Special Illustration Rare art by GIDORA, separate from the regular Perrin art by Naoki Saito
- Depicts Perrin photographing her Hisuian Growlithe
- Tied to the Teal Mask story set in Kitakami
Collector's readWhat it means for your master set
Set landscapeWhere this card sits in Twilight Masquerade
VariantsCard variants
Holofoil 220/167 · $161.13 — the only variant this card was printed in (no reverse holo or special pattern), so a master set needs just this one copy.
The storyTwilight Masquerade's chased character card
Trainer Special Illustration Rares occupy their own corner of modern collecting. They are not the strongest cards in a set on price, but the best ones build a loyal following around the character, and Perrin is one of those. She sits near the top of Twilight Masquerade's most-wanted list.
“One of the most chased character cards in Twilight Masquerade”
The art does the heavy lifting. GIDORA frames Perrin in her photographer role, camera raised, capturing her Hisuian Growlithe rather than posing in a battle. It is a quiet, character-led scene, which is exactly what collectors look for in a trainer SIR.
Perrin comes from the Teal Mask DLC story set in Kitakami, so the card also carries appeal for fans who played through that chapter. That story connection gives her demand beyond just the SIR collectors.
By the numbersMarket analysis
A strong three-figure character SIR, sitting near the top of Twilight Masquerade. Character cards like this often outprice Pokemon SIRs in the same set because the demand is concentrated and loyal.
Held a steady range after release. Popular character SIRs tend to hold value well because the audience is collectors rather than players, and that audience does not churn the way competitive demand does.
Character SIRs with strong art tend to be steady holds, since the demand is collector-driven and durable. Large modern print runs cap the upside, so treat it as a stable piece rather than a scarcity bet. Graded copies hold the safer position.
Clear at the top grade. Gem-mint graded copies command a premium over raw, while a PSA 9 sits closer to raw. Centering on the full-art frame is the usual grading hurdle.
Scarlet and Violet sets pull any Special Illustration Rare at roughly 1 in 90 packs. With several SIRs in Twilight Masquerade, the odds of this specific Perrin run into the hundreds of packs.
Same rarity and odds as the set's Pokemon SIRs, but character cards like Perrin often command a premium because the demand is concentrated among collectors who specifically want the character.
ArtworkWhy the art matters
GIDORA is a sought-after modern Pokemon illustrator behind several recent Special Illustration Rares that collectors single out. The studio favors bright, character-forward compositions, which suits a trainer card like Perrin.
Perrin is shown in her photographer role, camera raised, capturing her Hisuian Growlithe. The scene is warm and candid rather than a posed portrait, which is part of its appeal.
Special Illustration Rare printing with textured foil across the full card and the silver SIR border. The regular and ultra-rare Perrin prints use different art by Naoki Saito, so the SIR is its own illustration.
It captures the character in the act of doing the thing she is known for, photography, with her own Pokemon as the subject. That storytelling is what makes the best trainer SIRs stick.
BackgroundAbout Perrin
Perrin is a photographer character introduced in the Teal Mask DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, set in the Kitakami region. She travels with a Hisuian Growlithe, the regional form of the Kanto fire dog, which appears alongside her on this card.
- ›Strong collector demand for character and trainer cards
- ›The Hisuian Growlithe companion adding Pokemon appeal
- ›A memorable role in the Teal Mask story
- ›GIDORA's well-received illustration
- ›Introduced in the Teal Mask DLC for Scarlet and Violet
- ›A recurring character in the Kitakami storyline
- ›Featured across multiple Twilight Masquerade card rarities
Perrin is a Supporter card with a search effect. It saw some play, but the Special Illustration Rare is collected for display rather than used in decks.
Own it wellCollector guide
Modern SIR foil scratches and the silver border shows whitening. Full-art centering is the main grading issue, so inspect the borders before buying at a graded premium.
Grade clean copies. The PSA 10 premium makes it worthwhile, but check centering and surface first, a PSA 9 on a modern card sits much closer to raw. Read the grading guide →
Sleeve and a top loader at minimum, a graded slab for long-term holds. Keep it out of direct light to protect the textured foil. See the storage guide →
Supply is healthy, so buy on sold-price comps rather than asking prices. Character SIRs can run hot during fan-driven spikes, so patience usually pays. TCGPlayer and eBay both have deep listings. See the singles buying guide →
Protect your card
High Chase Score — protect and consider grading. · Amazon affiliate links · Storage guideWord on the streetCommunity sentiment
Well liked, especially among collectors who chase character and trainer cards. The photographer scene is a favorite, and the Teal Mask connection gives it story appeal on top.
- ›Gem-mint graded copies command a clear premium over raw
- ›Sits among the top singles in Twilight Masquerade
Comes up in 'best character cards' and trainer-gallery discussions, and in Twilight Masquerade set reviews. The art is the most-cited reason collectors want it.
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