{"product_id":"alolan-dugtrio-208-191-sv08-surging-sparks-208-191-foil","title":"Alolan Dugtrio - 208\/191 - SV08: Surging Sparks #208\/191 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a foil single card from the SV08: Surging Sparks set, presented in foil finish as pulled or acquired. As with all individual trading cards, condition details including surface sheen, edge wear, and centering are best assessed visually. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlolan Dugtrio is one of those Pokémon that earns a second glance every time. The Alolan regional variant swaps the classic dirt-brown moles for a trio of gleaming, flowing golden hair — a design so unexpected and charming that it became an instant fan favorite when it debuted in the Sun and Moon era. That same personality carries right into the trading card game, where Alolan Dugtrio has appeared across multiple sets with artwork that leans into its breezy, sun-soaked island aesthetic. The foil treatment on a card like this one makes those signature golden locks absolutely pop off the surface, giving it a visual presence that far outpaces its humble Pokédex entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurging Sparks, the eighth main expansion of the Scarlet and Violet era, arrived as one of the most electrically charged sets in recent TCG memory — fitting, given its heavy thematic emphasis on Electric-type Pokémon and the crackling energy of Paradox forms. The set brought with it a deep roster of cards that appealed to competitive players and collectors alike, packed with Special Illustration Rares and alternate art treatments that kept collectors chasing packs deep into the set's print run. Within that context, secret-numbered cards like this one — numbered beyond the set's base total at 208\/191 — carry the particular appeal of existing outside the standard numbering, signaling something a little extra for the person who finds one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCards that sit above the set's printed total, often called secret rares, have long held a special place in Pokémon TCG collecting culture. They represent the hidden bonus layer of a set, the reward for collectors who want to go further than the numbered checklist. Whether this card features alternate artwork, a special foil pattern, or another treatment that earns it that beyond-the-set designation, it brings with it the satisfying weight of completion — the feeling of holding something that most casual fans of the set will never track down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlolan Dugtrio as a subject also brings a cross-generational appeal. Older collectors who remember the original Dugtrio from Base Set days will smile at this sun-soaked reimagining, while newer fans drawn in through the Alola region's tropical world will recognize it immediately as a beloved part of that generation's Pokédex. It bridges eras in a way that few Pokémon manage quite so naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis card is a strong pick for Surging Sparks set completers chasing every secret rare, for Alolan form collectors building themed binders around the regional variants, and for anyone who simply appreciates a beautiful foil card with genuine personality. It's the kind of card that earns its own dedicated sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56689830789286,"sku":"PKQ-589857-FL","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/Oe7qvDM7x_dhkMaEMf5uUqhoxBV0zms5Fiucy4blOn4.jpg?v=1782191697","url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/products\/alolan-dugtrio-208-191-sv08-surging-sparks-208-191-foil","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}