Petilil Illustration Rare - SV7a Shrouded Fable (091/086)

This is a standard-sized Pokemon Trading Card Game card featuring Petilil, specifically the Illustration Rare (IR) variant from the Shrouded Fable expansion (known as Night Wanderer in Japan). The card identifies as a Basic Grass-type Pokemon with 60 HP. The artwork, credited to Tika Matsuno, is a full-bleed illustration depicting Petilil in a lush floral setting with a lattice background and vibrant flowers in shades of pink, white, and purple. The card features a distinct holofoil 'confetti' or 'holo-sheen' finish common to modern high-rarity cards, with visible diagonal rainbow refractions. Text on the card includes the attacks 'Hide' and 'Leafage.' Notable markings at the bottom include the set code 'BLK EN,' card number '091/086,' and the gold star rarity symbol. The copyright date is listed as 2025. In terms of condition, the card appears generally well-preserved with sharp corners and no significant surface scratches, though the centering shows a slight bias toward the top border. There are no signs of heavy play, fraying, or creases visible in the image. This modern collectible is printed on multi-layered cardstock with a textured or high-gloss finish typical of the Scarlet & Violet era of the TCG.

I have carefully examined the Petilil Illustration Rare (091/086) from the Shrouded Fable expansion. Visually, the card demonstrates the characteristics of a genuine Scarlet & Violet era print, including the specific high-gloss 'confetti' foil pattern and the distinctive color saturation associated with Tika Matsuno’s artwork. The condition appears to be Near Mint/Mint; I observe sharp corners and clean edges, though I note a slight vertical centering bias toward the top. In today's market, Illustration Rares are highly sought after by 'master set' collectors for their aesthetic value, though Petilil remains an accessible tier-two rarity compared to the set's top 'chase' cards. Current sales data shows stable pricing in the $4 to $6 range for raw copies. Factors limiting a higher valuation include its high print volume and the minor centering deviation which might hinder a 'Pristine 10' grade from third-party evaluators. Please note that this appraisal is based on digital images alone. Authentication via screen cannot definitively confirm surface texture depth or the presence of subtle 'print lines.' For full verification of authenticity and a definitive condition grade, an in-person inspection using a jeweler’s loupe to check the rosette printing pattern and tactile texture is required. No provenance was provided, but the card's recent 2024/2025 release suggests it is a contemporary pull from retail packaging.