Mega Evolution Set Reveals Stunning Special Illustration Rares!

Mega Evolution Set Reveals Stunning Special Illustration Rares!

PokéBeach has just unveiled Special Illustration Rare (SIR) versions of four Mega Pokémon ex cards from the upcoming Mega Evolution set—Mega Lucario ex, Mega Kangaskhan ex, Mega Gardevoir ex, and Mega Venusaur ex  .

These high-class cards feature breathtaking art and will undoubtedly become collector centerpiece pieces.

🌿 Iconic Mega ex Pokémon Get Illustrated Upgrade

These SIR cards offer elaborate full-art visuals that stand apart from standard variants:

• Mega Venusaur ex SIR includes connected art with matching Bulbasaur and Ivysaur cards, forming a unified scene  .
• Mega Lucario ex, Mega Gardevoir ex, and Mega Kangaskhan ex each receive their own dynamic new illustrations — rich in detail and dramatically styled  .

🎨 Why SIR Art Matters

Special Illustration Rares are among the rarest and most sought-after cards in the Pokémon TCG, especially in Japanese releases where art variation, holo effects, and centering quality are top-tier. These cards typically hold strong grading potential — often yielding Gem Mint (PSA 10) results.

✍️ What the Community Is Saying

Discussion boards lit up after the reveal:

“I’m so happy the whole Venusaur line uses identical art—beautiful.”

“That Gardevoir is one of the prettiest cards I’ve ever seen.” 

Fans are also speculating about upcoming SIR cards for other Mega Pokémon (like Absol, Mawile, and Latias) based on card numbering gaps, suggesting a wider rollout in future Japanese sets  .

📅 Release Timeline & What’s Next

• Mega Evolution is scheduled to launch on September 26, 2025, as confirmed in product reveals earlier this month  .
• Leaks and speculation hint that the full Mega line may include up to 12 ex Pokémon, each paired with an SIR or SAR variant, plus multiple Trainer Full Arts per Japanese release  .