Probopass #182

This Probopass card, number 182/167 from the Twilight Masquerade expansion, stands out as both an Illustration Rare and a Secret Rare. Its elevated rarity as a secret card, indicated by a collector number beyond the main set, contributes significantly to its collectibility, implying a lower pull rate. The Illustration Rare designation highlights its full-card artwork, making it a visually distinctive piece within the Scarlet & Violet series. This combination of rarity and unique artistic presentation by Kariya forms the primary basis of its appeal to collectors.

Kariya's artwork for this Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with 140 HP captures Probopass, the 'Compass Pokémon,' radiating its potent magnetic field—a force so strong, as the flavor text describes, that it renders nearby electrical appliances useless. This visual theme is often intertwined with its Pokédex entry, which details its ability to freely control three small units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force. In battle, its 'Assault Laser' attack offers a strategic advantage, dealing substantial bonus damage if the opponent's Active Pokémon has a Pokémon Tool attached, making this card notable not just for its art but also for its specific utility.