Ionos Bellibolt ex

Holofoil 183/159 · $30.77 — the only variant this card was printed in (no reverse holo or special pattern), so a master set needs just this one copy.

Iono made an immediate impression when Scarlet and Violet launched. Her Gym Leader design — a streaming content creator with an electric aesthetic and internet-native energy — was clearly targeted at a specific audience, and it worked. She became one of the most discussed Gym Leaders among the game's fanbase, which skewed notably younger and more online than older Pokemon audiences.

“Fourth most valuable card in Journey Together at approximately $43”

Bellibolt was introduced as Iono's partner and signature Pokemon. The Electabuzz-like frog is distinctive: round, colorful, and expressive. Its Electromorphosis ability and the Paldea aesthetic make it immediately recognizable as a recent generation Pokemon.

At $43, Iono's Bellibolt ex occupies the upper-mid tier of Journey Together's SIR pricing. The card draws from both Iono's character fanbase and Bellibolt's collector appeal, which gives it broader demand than a less recognizable Trainer-Pokemon pairing would have.

Bellibolt was introduced in Scarlet and Violet as one of the new Paldea Pokemon tied directly to a Gym Leader. It's the evolution of Tadbulb and serves as Iono's signature Pokemon in the game's Electric Gym. The Electromorphosis ability, which powers up the next Electric-type move when Bellibolt takes damage, is a notable competitive mechanic.