If you’re looking for a Japanese Pokémon booster box with a particularly strong selection of collector cards, Clay Burst SV2D deserves a place on the list.

This expansion is best known for Iono, the popular Gym Leader from Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Her Special Art Rare numbered 096/071 became the defining chase card of the set and helped create enormous demand for Clay Burst when it originally launched in Japan.

But Iono isn’t the only reason collectors seek out SV2D.

Clay Burst also introduces premium versions of Ting-Lu ex and Chi-Yu ex, two of Paldea’s Treasures of Ruin, together with Pokémon such as Tinkaton ex, Bellibolt ex and Noivern ex. The set’s Illustration Rare lineup adds another layer of collectible artwork, including Tyranitar, Raichu and Maushold.

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The Iono Chase

The card most closely associated with Clay Burst is Iono SAR 096/071.

Iono appears several times within the Japanese expansion, including her regular 069/071 printing, 091/071 Super Rare, and the much more collectible 096/071 Special Art Rare.

The SAR artwork is one of the major reasons this set became so desirable among Japanese Pokémon collectors.

It’s also worth paying attention to the card number when shopping for Iono singles. SV2D’s Iono SAR is 096/071; it is a different card from the later Iono SAR found in SV4a Shiny Treasure ex.

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The Treasures of Ruin

Clay Burst has a strong Legendary Pokémon theme running through its card pool.

Ting-Lu ex is particularly prominent, appearing at multiple rarities:

• 049/071 — Ting-Lu ex

• 088/071 — Ting-Lu ex SR

• 094/071 — Ting-Lu ex SAR

• 097/071 — Ting-Lu ex UR

That gives collectors four different versions of the same Pokémon to pursue within one Japanese expansion.

Chi-Yu ex is another important Pokémon in the set and receives both regular and premium-rarity versions.

Together, these cards give Clay Burst a strong connection to the Legendary Pokémon introduced in the Paldea region.

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A Closer Look at the Illustration Rares

The secret portion of Clay Burst begins at 072/071.

There are 12 Art Rare cards, followed by 8 Super Rare cards, 5 Special Art Rare cards and 3 Ultra Rare cards.

Some of the recognizable Illustration Rare cards include:

• Raichu 074/071

• Tinkatuff 077/071

• Tyranitar 079/071

• Maushold 081/071

• Squawkabilly 082/071

• Farigiraf 083/071

These cards are especially appealing to collectors who value artwork rather than simply chasing the most expensive Pokémon ex.

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Why Tyranitar and Raichu Stand Out

Two of the more recognizable Art Rare cards are Tyranitar 079/071 and Raichu 074/071.

Rather than using the conventional Pokémon TCG battle presentation, these cards use full-scene illustrations that show the Pokémon in a more natural environment.

That style became one of the defining characteristics of the Scarlet & Violet era and is a major reason Japanese booster boxes from this period remain popular with collectors. Current marketplace listings continue to identify both cards among the more popular SV2D singles.

Japanese Booster Box Configuration

A sealed SV2D Clay Burst Japanese Booster Box contains:

30 booster packs

with

5 cards per pack.

That means one complete display contains 150 cards across its 30 packs. The Japanese release price was ¥180 per pack.

Because the cards are randomly distributed, opening a sealed box does not guarantee Iono SAR, Ting-Lu ex SAR, Chi-Yu ex SAR or any other particular card.