Slowpoke 204 / 198 Pokemon Card from Scarlet & Violet Set
Slowpoke is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It is illustrated by artist Toshinao Aoki and is part of the Scarlet & Violet set, card number 204. The…
Set: Scarlet & Violet
Number: 204/198
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Set
About the Slowpoke Pokémon Card
Slowpoke is a Water-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Scarlet & Violet set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 204/198 and is classified as Illustration Rare. The Scarlet & Violet set was released on March 31, 2023.
The card includes the flavor text: “It is always vacantly lost in thought, but no one knows what it is thinking about. It is good at fishing with its tail.”.
Slowpoke Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Slowpoke
Card number: 204/198
Set: Scarlet & Violet
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 70
Artist: Toshinao Aoki
Release date: March 31, 2023
National Pokédex number: 79
Why Collect the Slowpoke Pokémon Card?
Slowpoke sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Scarlet & Violet set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Slowpoke Pokémon Card
Slowpoke was illustrated by Toshinao Aoki.
For Illustration Rare cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.
Market Price and Value of the Slowpoke Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Slowpoke is about $49.91. Recent listings range from roughly $41.00 (low) to
35 (high), with a mid-point near $55.54. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Scarlet & Violet set has a median card value near $0.23 and an average near $3.53, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +5% over the last 7 days and -13% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Scarlet & Violet set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Slowpoke Pokémon Card
Whether Slowpoke is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 7,275 copies of this card, of which 812 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 11.2%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Slowpoke Pokémon Card?
Illustration Rare cards such as Slowpoke are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
Its collector number (204/198) sits above the set's printed total of 198, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 7,275 copies to date.
Other Printings of Slowpoke
Slowpoke appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 93 (around $300), Team Rocket Returns 76 (around
15) and Aquapolis 108 (around
00).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Slowpoke Pokémon Card
The Slowpoke pokémon card is a Illustration Rare card from the Scarlet & Violet set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $49.91; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Slowpoke card from?
Slowpoke is from the Scarlet & Violet set (Scarlet & Violet series), numbered 204/198 with the Illustration Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Slowpoke card?
Slowpoke is classified as Illustration Rare.
How much is the Slowpoke 204/198 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $49.91, within a recent range of roughly $41.00 to
35. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Slowpoke card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 7,275 copies so far, with about 11.2% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Slowpoke?
PSA has graded 7,275 copies, of which 812 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 11.2%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Slowpoke card?
Illustration Rare cards such as Slowpoke are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
When was the Scarlet & Violet set released?
The Scarlet & Violet set was released on March 31, 2023.
Are there other printings of Slowpoke?
Yes. Slowpoke appears on 45 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
