Ask a Pokemon TCG collector to name a trainer card that actually moves the market, and there is a good chance the answer is Iono. In a game where trainers usually sit in the shadow of the Pokemon on the front of the box, Iono has become the exception — a Gym Leader with her own full-art chase prints, her own secondary market, and now her own growing family of “Iono’s ○○” Pokemon cards riding her popularity into 2025 and 2026 sets.
This guide walks through every verified Iono-related print we carry: the original Clay Burst SR, the new Iono’s Bellibolt ex SAR from the MEGA Dream ex era, the Iono’s Kilowattrel Illustration Rare from Battle Partners, and the Iono’s Wattrel SV-P promo. We’ll cover what set each one actually comes from (a few of these have been mislabeled elsewhere), what makes Iono cards collectible in the first place, and how to build a set around her without overpaying.
PSA10 Iono SR (091/071) — ¥18,664, the Clay Burst original.
PSA10 Iono’s Bellibolt ex SAR (236/193) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) — ¥11,886, the new MEGA Dream ex print.
Why Iono Became a Trainer-Card Icon
Iono debuted as one of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s Gym Leaders — the electric-type specialist from Levincia with the streaming-personality gimmick — and by the time her Supporter card hit Japanese packs, the modern full-art Supporter template had already turned trainers like this one into some of the most contested pulls in any given set. A great full-art Supporter needs three things to become a genuine chase card: a character with strong existing fan recognition, artwork that reads well at both regular and secret-rare treatment, and a print that lands early enough in a generation to become the “signature” version before later reprints dilute it.
Iono checks all three. Her Clay Burst SR (spring 2023 Japan, corresponding to English Paldea Evolved) was one of the earliest post-Scarlet & Violet full-art Supporters to develop real secondary-market pull, and it set the template other Gym Leader Supporters have chased since. What makes her case different from most one-hit trainer cards, though, is what happened next: instead of fading out after her set rotated, Iono’s popularity got attached to specific Pokemon associated with her in-game team. That is the second, newer wave covered in this guide — “Iono’s” prefixed Pokemon cards, starting with Iono’s Bellibolt ex, Iono’s Kilowattrel, and Iono’s Wattrel.
Iono the character has two distinct card families: the Supporter trainer cards (just “Iono,” no Pokemon name attached) and the “Iono’s ○○” Pokemon cards that carry her artwork style and name into Pokemon-type cards. Both are covered below — know which lane you’re collecting before you buy.
The Original: Iono SR (Clay Burst 091/071)
The card most people mean when they say “the Iono card” is Iono SR, 091/071, from the Japanese Clay Burst expansion — one of two Japanese sister sets (alongside Snow Hazard) that together make up the English Paldea Evolved expansion. In Paldea Evolved’s English numbering, this same artwork is the Ultra Rare print at 254/193.
Clay Burst also contains two other Iono prints worth knowing, so you can tell which one is in front of you:
| Rarity | Set | English equivalent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iono 069/071 | U (Uncommon) | Clay Burst | Paldea Evolved 185/193 (Uncommon) |
| Iono 091/071 | SR | Clay Burst | Paldea Evolved 254/193 (Ultra Rare) |
| Iono 096/071 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) | SAR | Clay Burst | Paldea Evolved 269/193 (Special Illustration Rare) |
The 091/071 SR is the full-art print most collectors chase — it’s the version that established Iono’s presence on the secondary market and remains the anchor card for anyone building a Scarlet & Violet-era trainer collection. The 096/071 SAR (Special Art Rare) sits above it as the top-tier alternate-art version of the same base card, while 069/071 is simply the playable base copy with no premium attached.
Our in-stock copy is PSA10 Iono SR (091/071), ¥18,664. Grading matters here more than on most Supporters — the SR’s full-bleed art border shows edge and corner wear easily, so a clean raw copy and a PSA 10 sit noticeably apart in price.
The New Chase Card: Iono’s Bellibolt ex SAR (236/193)
The most significant recent addition to the Iono card family is Iono’s Bellibolt ex, 236/193, Special Art Rare, from the Japanese MEGA Dream ex subset (set code M2a), released November 28, 2025. Its English counterpart is the Ascended Heroes special expansion, released January 30, 2026 — see our MEGA Dream ex complete guide for the full set breakdown, since this is the set the SAR actually belongs to.
Bellibolt ex first appeared with Iono’s name attached back in Journey Together (English, March 28, 2025), where it was pulled at several rarities up through Hyper Rare. The 236/193 SAR specifically is a newer, separate print unique to MEGA Dream ex / Ascended Heroes — not a reprint of the Journey Together version, and not part of Inferno X, despite some overlap in how these MEGA-era Japanese sets get discussed online. If you’re cross-referencing against our Inferno X complete guide, note that Iono’s Bellibolt ex SAR is not an Inferno X card — it’s MEGA Dream ex only.
What makes this card matter for Iono collectors specifically: it’s the first “Iono’s” Pokemon card to receive a full Special Art Rare treatment in the SAR-tier illustration style the base Iono Supporter never got past Clay Burst’s 096/071. That makes it a natural companion piece to the original SR — same character connection, newer set, currently priced well under the vintage SR at grading parity.
In stock: PSA10 Iono’s Bellibolt ex SAR (236/193), ¥11,886 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order).
Iono’s Kilowattrel AR (104/100)
Iono’s Kilowattrel, 104/100, Illustration Rare, comes from the Japanese Battle Partners expansion (SV9), whose English counterpart is Journey Together — the same English set that first carried Iono’s Bellibolt ex. This is worth flagging because it’s easy to misfile: Kilowattrel does not appear in Inferno X at all, despite that set’s proximity in the MEGA-era release calendar.
| Rarity | JP set | English equivalent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iono’s Kilowattrel 032/100 | R (Rare) | Battle Partners | Journey Together 055/159 (Rare) |
| Iono’s Kilowattrel 104/100 | AR | Battle Partners | Journey Together 163/159 (Illustration Rare) |
The 104/100 Illustration Rare is the collectible version — a full-art treatment that puts Kilowattrel, Iono’s signature electric-type partner, into the same “trainer’s Pokemon” illustration style that has driven demand for character-partner cards across recent sets. It slots in as the mid-tier entry point of the Iono’s-Pokemon lineup: pricier than a base Supporter reprint, more accessible than the Bellibolt ex SAR.
Iono’s Wattrel Promo (232/SV-P)
Iono’s Wattrel, 232/SV-P, is a Full Art SV-P Promotional print, illustrated by mingo, distributed in Japan as a purchase bonus for buying one booster box (30 packs) of the Battle Partners expansion — the same purchase also came with a serial code for a “5-Star Guaranteed Ticket” in the mobile game Pokemon Masters EX. Its English counterpart print is the Illustration Rare 231/217 in the Ascended Heroes expansion.
Wattrel is Kilowattrel’s pre-evolution, so this promo effectively bookends the Kilowattrel AR — the same character line, the same Battle Partners release window, in promo-only form rather than a numbered pack pull. As a box-purchase promo rather than a booster pull, its supply was tied directly to how many Battle Partners boxes shipped through Japanese retail, which keeps it scarcer than an ordinary pack-pulled Illustration Rare of similar visual tier.
Collecting Strategy: Building an Iono Set
Because Iono spans two card families across three different Japanese sets and three years, the honest starting question is what kind of collection you’re building. A few approaches, from narrowest to broadest:
- Just the signature Supporter. The Clay Burst SR (091/071) is the single card most people mean by “the Iono card.” If you only want one, this is it — it’s the print that established her as a chase trainer in the first place.
- The full trainer arc, SR through SAR. Pair the 091/071 SR with Clay Burst’s own 096/071 SAR to own both top-tier versions of the base Supporter from the same set, sourced through our Quick Order page if the SAR isn’t listed as a standalone single.
- The “Iono’s” Pokemon wave. Bellibolt ex SAR, Kilowattrel AR, and the Wattrel promo track the newer strategy of extending a popular trainer’s brand onto her team’s Pokemon. This is the fastest-growing lane right now — MEGA Dream ex is a 2025 release and Battle Partners a 2025 release, so both are still early in their price-discovery window compared to the 2023 Clay Burst SR.
- The complete four-card set. SR, Bellibolt ex SAR, Kilowattrel AR, and Wattrel promo together cover the character across her full release arc — original trainer card through the current MEGA-era Pokemon tie-ins. All four are in stock and PSA 10 graded as listed above.
Iono-adjacent cards get miscategorized online more than most, because several MEGA-era Japanese sets released in close succession (MEGA Dream ex, Inferno X, Battle Partners) and their English counterparts don’t share release timing. Iono’s Bellibolt ex SAR is MEGA Dream ex, not Inferno X. Iono’s Kilowattrel AR is Battle Partners, not Inferno X. Match the card number and set code before paying a premium for a specific print.
For a wider view of how trainer cards like Iono’s SR fit into the Japanese full-art market overall — pricing patterns, what drives premiums, and how to compare across characters — see our PSA 10 trainer cards guide. And if you’re weighing an Iono purchase against other Japanese PSA 10 singles more broadly, our Japanese PSA 10 price guide covers the wider market context.
Where to Buy Iono Cards from Japan
All four cards in this guide are PSA 10 graded and currently in stock, shipping from Tokyo with tracked delivery:
| Card | Set | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Iono SR (091/071) | Clay Burst | ¥18,664 |
| Iono’s Bellibolt ex SAR (236/193) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) | MEGA Dream ex | ¥11,886 |
| Iono’s Kilowattrel AR (104/100) | Battle Partners | ¥10,053 |
| Iono’s Wattrel promo (232/SV-P) | Battle Partners box promo | ¥6,561 |
Looking for a specific Iono print not listed above, such as the Clay Burst 096/071 SAR or a raw copy? Our Quick Order page is the fastest way to request a single or build a mixed order. For the wider PSA 10 catalog beyond Iono, browse our full PSA 10 collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most famous Iono card?
Iono SR, 091/071, from the Japanese Clay Burst expansion (English Paldea Evolved, Ultra Rare 254/193). It’s the print most collectors mean when they refer to “the Iono card,” and it established her as one of the modern era’s most collected trainer Supporters.
What set is Iono’s Bellibolt ex SAR from?
The 236/193 Special Art Rare is from the Japanese MEGA Dream ex subset (M2a), released November 28, 2025. Its English counterpart is Ascended Heroes, released January 30, 2026. It is not from Inferno X, despite the sets releasing around the same period.
Is Iono’s Kilowattrel from Inferno X?
No. Iono’s Kilowattrel AR (104/100) is from the Japanese Battle Partners expansion, whose English counterpart is Journey Together. Inferno X does not contain a Kilowattrel card.
What is Iono’s Wattrel 232/SV-P?
A Full Art SV-P promotional card distributed in Japan as a purchase bonus for one Battle Partners booster box (30 packs), along with a Pokemon Masters EX serial code. Its English counterpart print is Illustration Rare 231/217 in Ascended Heroes.
Are there other Iono SR/SAR rarities besides 091/071?
Yes. Clay Burst also contains Iono 069/071 (Uncommon base print, English Paldea Evolved 185/193) and Iono 096/071 (Special Art Rare, English Paldea Evolved Special Illustration Rare 269/193). The 091/071 SR sits between these two in rarity and is the print most commonly traded as “the” Iono card.
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