Klawf

Scarlet & Violet 217/198 • ultra-rare

Set: Scarlet & Violet
Number: 217/198
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Released: 2023
Energy type: fighting energy
Finish: Full art
Market price: $5.48
Artist: Mina Nakai

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Market

What it's worth

$5.48market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$4.92 – $6.81 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This Illustration Rare version of Klawf from the Scarlet & Violet expansion is celebrated for its unique artwork, which departs from standard battle poses to highlight the Pokémon's personality in its natural habitat. As an Illustration Rare, this card is highly sought after by collectors for its artistic quality and the way it elevates a standard Fighting-type Pokémon through a vibrant, expressive visual style.

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Card face

What it does

130 HPBasic

Cost: fighting energy fighting energyVise Grip50

Cost: fighting energy fighting energy fighting energyAdrenaline Hammer130

This Pokémon is now Confused.

Weaknessgrass energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

Klawf hangs upside-down from cliffs, waiting for prey. But Klawf can't remain in this position for long because its blood rushes to its head.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Klawf card, numbered 217/198, was introduced as part of the Scarlet & Violet base set released in early 2023. As an Illustration Rare, it represents the first major expansion of the Generation IX era, which transitioned the game to a refined card design aesthetic featuring silver borders. The set was designed to introduce the Paldea region to the trading card game, emphasizing the unique characteristics of new Pokémon species in the modern competitive meta.

This specific artwork was illustrated by otick, who focused on capturing the quirky, ambush-oriented personality of Klawf in its natural habitat. The card is celebrated for its dynamic perspective and vibrant use of color, which distinguishes it from standard set cards. Upon release, it was well received by collectors for its artistic quality and its status as a chase card within the Illustration Rare subset, serving as a prominent example of the detailed storytelling present in contemporary Pokémon card design.

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