2024 Pokémon TEF Metagross Illustration Rare #178/167 PSA 9 Mint

Grading & condition: PSA-graded and slabbed — PSA 9 (Mint). The card is presented in the pictured PSA holder with certification number 139018863. Condition is consistent with a Mint 9: sharp corners, clean edges, and strong surface visible through the slab.

Card details & notable features: This is the 2024 Metagross Illustration Rare from the TEF set, numbered 178/167 (an over‑numbered/secret print). It’s the full‑art Illustration Rare style with detailed snowy-scene artwork — a standout decorative card rather than a standard play piece. Attacks shown include Meteor Mash and Luster Blast. The card is the sought-after over-numbered/secret variant (178/167), which increases its collector appeal.

Artist, set & presentation: Illustrated by Katsunori Sato (artist credit printed on the card). Set is listed as TEF; the card is the Illustration Rare (full-art) variant. The card is professionally graded and sealed by PSA; the slab label and serial number are visible in the photos.

Collector value & playability: This piece is primarily collectible: the Illustration Rare full-art presentation and the secret numbering (178/167) make it a display and investment piece more than a tournament staple. A PSA 9 on an over‑numbered Illustration Rare is attractive to collectors who want a near‑mint, slabbed example without paying PSA 10 premiums. The combination of a popular Pokémon (Metagross), detailed seasonal artwork, and a PSA 9 grade positions this card well for display, set completion, or resale in the collectors’ market.

Condition notes visible in photos: The slab and label are intact and clear; the card surface and edges as seen through the holder show no obvious defects. Buyers should review the provided images and the PSA certification number (139018863) for independent verification.