Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex - ME: Ascended Heroes (ASC) Pokemon
Marnie is one of the most collected Trainer characters in Pokémon TCG history, and this is her crown jewel in the 2026 collector landscape. Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex (ASC 287/217) is a Special Illustration Rare from Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes — the largest Pokémon TCG set ever printed at 295 cards — and it holds the distinction of being the most expensive non-Mega card in the entire expansion.
Illustrated by Ligton, this SIR uses a spot gloss finish that makes Marnie and Grimmsnarl pop in high-gloss against a rough, matte graffiti-wall background — a contrast technique unique to the SIRs of the Ascended Heroes block. The artwork leans into the bond between Trainer and Pokémon rather than raw combat, and that emotional resonance is exactly what drives demand for Marnie pulls at every price tier.
- Set: ME: Ascended Heroes (ASC) — released January 30, 2026
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare (#287/217) — one of only 22 SIRs in the set
- Pull Rate: Approximately 1 in 400 packs
- Artwork: Illustrated by Ligton; spot gloss finish with matte background contrast
- On-card ability: Punk Up — attach up to 5 Basic Darkness Energy on evolution; 320 HP Stage 2 powerhouse
- Market: TCGplayer market price around $66 raw; early post-release comps tracked as high as $124
Grimmsnarl is Marnie's signature Gigantamax-capable Pokémon from Sword & Shield — fiercely loyal despite its imposing form — and this card captures that dynamic in full. ASC packs are only available inside sealed boxed products, meaning supply stays structurally tighter than a standard set. If you're building a Marnie master set or hunting the defining SIR of 2026's biggest release, this is the one that belongs in the binder.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
