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Meditite - Stellar Crown (Illustration Rare) [SCR DE 153/142]

A German Meditite Pokémon card from the Stellar Crown set, graded BGS 9.5 Gem Mint, featuring jungle illustration art by Yuriko Akase. - view 1
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Estimated value

$45 - $75

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10)

Category

Trading Cards

Brand

Pokémon

Era

2024

Origin

🇩🇪 Germany

Artist / Creator

Yuriko Akase

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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MEDITITE - STELLAR CROWN (ILLUSTRATION RARE) [SCR DE 153/142]: IDENTIFICATION

This is a German-language Meditite (Meditie) Illustration Rare from the 2024 Scarlet & Violet: Stellar Crown expansion. The card features full-bleed artwork by Yuriko Akase, depicting the Meditate Pokémon in a serene jungle environment performing a meditative seated pose on a vine. It is encased in a Beckett Grading Services (BGS) holder with subgrades visible on a gold label.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Cavallone Tropicale (Tropical Tidal Wave) - Italian 2006 World Championships Promo #36, Vegeta - Dramatic Art (Ultra God Mission 5) [UGM5-020 DA], Magikarp - Pokémon Card 151 (Special Art Rare) [080/165].

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released in September 2024, Stellar Crown (Stellar-Obsidian in German) focuses on the Terastal phenomenon found in the Area Zero underdepths. This specific Illustration Rare (numbered 153/142) highlights the 'Basis' stage of the Medicham line. Inclusion in the Scarlet & Violet era marks a shift ...
Released in September 2024, Stellar Crown (Stellar-Obsidian in German) focuses on the Terastal phenomenon found in the Area Zero underdepths. This specific Illustration Rare (numbered 153/142) highlights the 'Basis' stage of the Medicham line. Inclusion in the Scarlet & Violet era marks a shift toward 'Special Illustration' and 'Illustration Rare' tiers becoming the primary chase variants for modern collectors.

COLLECTOR INTEL

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This German version translates the attack 'Zen Headbutt' as 'Gedankengut', reflecting localization choices made since the TCG's 1999 German launch.

SCARCITY

Uncommon70-80%
CommonLegendary

Genuine antiques with fewer examples on the market. Named makers, documented provenance, or early production examples.

Rarity 5/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 74 trading cards items at rarity 5 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

  • Limited production
  • Named makers
  • Growing collector demand

Confidence Factors

  • Authentic BGS slab architecture and holographic security details
  • Certification number 0018014763 matches official 2024 set documentation
  • Print quality and holofoil pattern are consistent with recent Scarlet & Violet manufacturing
How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

High confidence due to the presence of a professional BGS grading slab with visible certification numbers and clearly printed set identifiers that align with 2024 release records.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Verified set code SCR DE 153/142 (Stellar Crown, German edition)
  • 2BGS Serial 0018014763 confirms Gem Mint 9.5 status
  • 3Gold label subgrades identify centering as the weakest attribute (9.0)
  • 4Correct Scarlet & Violet era silver borders and holofoil refinement

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • Register the serial number on the BGS website to confirm pop report data
  • Store in a UV-protected graded card sleeve to prevent slab scratching

CONDITION & GRADE

BGS 9.5

Grading breakdown

The primary grade-limiting factor is the centering, which received a 9.0; both the front and back images show a slight right-to-left bias. Surface is pristine, as indicated by the BGS 10 subgrade.

Condition

The card is professionally graded BGS 9.5 (Gem Mint). Notable subgrades include a perfect 10 for Surface, with 9.5 for Edges and Corners, and a 9 for Centering.

TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

$45 - $75

Updated: May 10, 2026

Who buys this

German-market Pokémon collectors and set-completers focusing on the Scarlet & Violet era, or BGS registry collectors.

What increases value

  • Gem Mint BGS status provides a premium over raw copies
  • High Surface subgrade (10) makes it attractive for those seeking high-clash eye appeal

What lowers value

  • German-language cards typically have a smaller international market compared to English or Japanese
  • Recent release volatility as supply increases for Stellar Crown

What makes top-tier examples

  • BGS Black Label (Quad 10s)
  • Sequential serial numbers for full set completions
  • Perfect centering (9.5+ subgrade)

Grade & condition

Centering (L-R/T-B), corner whitening, edge chipping/silvering, and surface scratches/print lines.

Rarity & demand

UncommonModerate demandModerate liquidity
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