Erika’s Invitation Special Illustration Rare #203
Far and away the most popular card in the Japanese version of 151, the inevitable “waifu” card of the set sits in a modest sixth place over here. The Japanese version will still cost you over $200 (down from $500), while you can pick it up in English for a mere $37 (down from $57).
Yeah, that’s still a lot of money for a Trainer card with the obscure ability to force your opponent to put a Basic Pokémon on their bench, then switch it into the active spot. But the card is unquestionably stunning, and certainly not the swimsuit model posing that has embarrassed many a collector in recent years.
The amazing artwork is by Cona Nitanda, who has also designed the forthcoming Paradox Rift chase Trainer, Parasol Lady. You can see how their art is created on their excellent YouTube channel
