Pokémon TCG: Elgyem #126 PSA 9 - Japanese

Elgyem AR 126/086 PSA 9 Japanese Pokémon card – SV11B Black Bolt

For collectors and TCG enthusiasts who appreciate Japanese Art Rare cards from the Scarlet & Violet era, this graded example of Elgyem AR 126/086 from the SV11B Black Bolt expansion offers a documented and verifiable addition to any collection. The card is professionally graded as PSA 9 (Mint) and is delivered in an official PSA slab, ensuring both authenticity and protection.

About Elgyem AR 126/086 from Black Bolt

This card depicts Elgyem (リグレー) as an Art Rare (AR) in the Japanese Scarlet & Violet series, specifically from the SV11B Black Bolt expansion. The card number 126/086 uniquely identifies it as part of the Art Rare subset, known for its full-art illustrations and special foil effect. The illustration is credited to Masako Tomii, adding extra collector value for those who follow illustrators’ work in the Pokémon TCG.

Grading and slab format

The card was graded by PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) and received a grade of PSA 9 (Mint). This indicates the card shows minimal wear and high visual quality, but is not graded high enough for a PSA 10. It is delivered in a PSA slab — a hard plastic capsule with an official label that protects the card and documents its condition. This makes it ideal for both display and storage among Graded cards.

Technical and gameplay details

• Type: Psychic Basic Pokémon, 60 HP
• Attacks: Slight Shift (move Energy from one of the opponent’s Pokémon to another of their Pokémon), Beam (40 damage)
• Rarity: AR (Art Rare), foil, full-art illustration
• Illustrator: Masako Tomii
• Regulation mark: I (Scarlet & Violet standard), legal in Japanese Standard format
• Language: Japanese

The card is playable in Japanese Standard formats, where its attacks can be used tactically in Psychic strategies. At the same time, it belongs to the Art Rare subset, making it sought after by collectors of Japanese Pokémon cards and Scarlet & Violet releases.

Collector focus and relevance

Elgyem AR 126/086 is not strictly a chase card, but it is followed by dedicated collectors. The combination of Art Rare status, Japanese printing and PSA 9 grading makes it an attractive choice for those seeking verifiable quality and official documentation in their collection of Pokémon cards.