Market outlook
Stable Outlook 5/10
Set released early 2025 with strong initial hype for Eeveelutions, but Clefairy as non-ex basic sees steady rather than explosive demand; prices mirror mid-tier Illustration Rares[4].
Next months. Stable with minor fluctuations from grading wave; expect $30-60 ungraded.
Long term. Holds value for Clefairy completists; potential modest appreciation if set becomes nostalgic 2025 staple.
History
Clefairy is a Fairy-type Pokémon from Generation I, originally introduced as Clefable's pre-evolution in Pokémon Red and Green (1996). Known as the 'Fairy Pokémon,' it originates from Mt. Moon in the Kanto region, with lore depicting it as a gentle, moon-loving creature that dances under moonlight and is often mistaken for a shooting star. Clefairy holds cultural significance as one of the original 'mascot' candidates for the Pokémon franchise, featured prominently in early anime episodes.
First printed in the Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions set, released January 17, 2025, in English[1][3].
- Clefairy #094/088 is an Illustration Rare variant in Prismatic Evolutions, a special 2025 set with 131 main cards + 49 secret rares totaling 180 cards[1].
- This card features Clefairy as a Psychic-type Basic Pokémon with 70 HP and the attack 'Follow Me' allowing a switch of opponent's Benched Pokémon[5].
- Prismatic Evolutions emphasizes prismatic themes with etched reverse holos inspired by Japanese 151 set[3].
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Ultra Rare
- Print run
- Medium
- First printed in
- Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions
- Demand
- Medium
- Supply
- Medium
- Illustration Rare pull rate in special set with 49 secret rares out of 180 total cards[1].
- Numbered 094/088 exceeds main 131-card set, indicating secret/illustration slot[1].
- 2025 release with ongoing printings through September[3].
Collector notes
Condition. Check for centering issues on the intricate illustration borders, print lines on the prismatic foil pattern, edge whitening from handling, and surface scratches on the etched reverse holo background; common flaws include roller marks and holo bleeding typical of Illustration Rares.
Storage. Store in semi-rigid top loaders with sleeves in a cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent foil oxidation; use album pages or binders with acid-free pages for display, avoiding stacking without dividers.
Authenticity. Verify black market stamp absence (only official promos have Prismatic Evolutions stamps), holo pattern alignment matching official scans from Pokémon TCG gallery, and font consistency on card number 094/088; use UV light to check for authentic foil shimmer and consult graded/graded population reports for serial verification.
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