Wondering what type of sparkly Pokemon card you just pulled?Well here’s a look at exactly what a Hyper Rare Pokemon card is and how to spot it in a pack.
Learning about the various Pokemon card rarities can take some time and practice. Hyper Rare cards are one of the most visually striking card types, with a triple star rarity symbol and an eye-catching golden design. They’recommonly faked, too, but if you pull an authentic one, they can be valuable.
Hyper Rare cards are marked with a trio of golden stars, which you can see an example of on the card image below. It’s important to highlight that Hyper Rare cards can feature Items, Trainers, Pokemon, or even Stadiums – they’re not just Pokemon-centric card variants.
There is a very similar rarity in Japanese Pokemon TCG sets called Ultra Rare. These cards have different markers but share the same striking, gilded aesthetic.
Hyper Rares are, unsurprisingly, hard to pull. They have low pull rates and are often highly sought-after by collectors who value their unique aesthetic. As mentioned, they’re also commonly faked by counterfeit sellers online so it’s important to buy from trustworthy, verified sellers.
How to find out if you have a Hyper Rare card
Unlike other rarities likeSIRswhich can be harder to identify, Hyper Rares are easy to spot thanks to their shiny aesthetic. They have golden borders, intense shine, and full artwork, so look out for the following if you pull something golden:
If you do end up pulling a Hyper Rare, make sure to sleeve it and keep it safe in a binder. Some of the most valuable cards from recent sets in theScarlet & Violetera have been Hyper Rares, and it’s possible that they could holdlots of valuedown the line.
Em Stonham was a Games Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in Pokemon coverage. They are a Pokemon TCG expert, and also covered Pokemon Go, and Pokemon Sword & Shield. Em is also a big fan of trading card games and World of Warcraft, with bylines at Only Greats, Sleeve No Card Behind, and Diamond Lobby.
