Pokémon TCG: Budew #196 PSA 9 - Japanese

Budew 196/193 AR PSA 9 Japanese Pokémon card – MEGA Dream ex

Here you get a unique Japanese Art Rare card: Budew 196/193 AR from the high class set MEGA Dream ex (M2a), professionally graded to PSA 9 Mint. This is a single graded card – ideal for collectors who want documented condition and authenticity in their collection of graded cards.

About Budew 196/193 AR from MEGA Dream ex

Budew 196/193 AR is part of the Japanese high class-pack set MEGA Dream ex, released in November 2025. The card carries an over-secret numbering (196/193), placing it in the Art Rare tier – a popular choice among collectors who appreciate distinctive illustrations and premium holofoil design. The card is printed in Japanese and bears the regulation mark H, making it legal in the current Japanese Standard format.

PSA 9 Mint – Condition and grading

This Budew card is graded to PSA 9 Mint, which means it appears in near-flawless condition with minimal wear. PSA 9 is a recognized quality standard among collectors, as it ensures both authenticity and a high preservation level. As a single graded card it is delivered without additional accessories – you receive only the encapsulated, professionally evaluated card.

Art Rare design and illustration

Budew 196/193 AR is illustrated by Yoko Hishida and appears as a full-art card with vivid details and characteristic Japanese aesthetics. Art Rare (AR) is a sought-after rarity type in Japanese high class packs, where illustration and artistic expression are central. This makes the card especially interesting for collectors looking to expand their collection of Japanese Pokémon cards with unique art cards.

• Card name: Budew
• Card number: 196/193 AR
• Set: MEGA Dream ex (M2a), Japanese edition
• Grading: PSA 9 Mint
• Illustrator: Yoko Hishida
• Type: Basic Grass Pokémon, 30 HP
• Attack: Itchy Pollen – 10 damage, Item lock effect
• Regulation mark: H
• Language: Japanese

Collector and play relevance

As a graded Art Rare card from MEGA Dream ex, Budew 196/193 AR is both a visual collector’s piece and a slice of modern TCG history. The card’s PSA 9 Mint grading makes it attractive to collectors seeking quality and authenticity. With its unique illustration and placement within the AR tier, it is a natural addition to any collection of Pokémon cards focused on Japanese high class packs and graded art cards.