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

Name: Meditite - Stellar Crown (Illustration Rare) [SCR DE 153/142]
Brand: The Collector
Availability: LimitedAvailability

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)

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 ...

COLLECTOR INTEL

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