Hideki Ishikawa Pokémon cards
All 144 Japanese cards illustrated by Hideki Ishikawa across 77 sets from 2016 to 2026, newest first.
- Cards
- 144
- Sets
- 77
- First card
- 2016Magmar, BREAK Starter Pack
- Active
- 2016 to 2026
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About Hideki Ishikawa
Hideki Ishikawa blends cinematic lighting with decisive motion that makes legendaries and companions feel alive. Collectors chase these releases for cross-language pairs, expressive palettes, and layouts that sing in a handmade grid.
Signature card deep-dive
Solgaleo & Lunala-GX (Cosmic Eclipse) – Rare Holo GX channels Ishikawa’s spotlight contrast and soaring composition, giving the duo true cover-card presence. It anchors this spread because a marquee tag team with a clear rarity line sets both visual rhythm and price expectations for the rest.
The accompanying card grids place Solgaleo & Lunala-GX (Cosmic Eclipse) – Rare Holo GX beside Solgaleo & Lunala-GX (Dream League) – Double Rare to guide binder rows and top-loader displays. That side-by-side view highlights how a flagship illustration unifies color, typography, and rarity stamps across languages for a satisfying centerpiece.
Spotlight picks and comparisons
Solgaleo & Lunala-GX (Dream League) – Double Rare presents the Japanese treatment with crisp rarity text and a slightly different language cadence, contrasting nicely with Solgaleo & Lunala-GX (Cosmic Eclipse) – Rare Holo GX in English. That cross-language pairing creates a natural two-card mini chase that rewards a mirrored binder pocket layout.
Rayquaza VMAX (Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery) – Rare Holo VMAX erupts in luminous greens over a towering canvas, while Rockruff (Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery) – Trainer Gallery Rare Holo leans into warm studio tones and character charm. The accompanying card grids park these Trainer Gallery hits under the tag team row so color flow moves from cosmic intensity to cozy companion energy.
Artist era and why collectors care
Ishikawa’s arc here starts in 2019 with Dream League and Cosmic Eclipse, then extends into Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery in 2022. That timeline lets collectors track style through a tidy ladder of Rare Holo GX, Double Rare, Rare Holo VMAX, and Trainer Gallery Rare Holo without straying from a focused theme.
Collectors can pair English and Japanese on the top row, give Rayquaza VMAX the power slot beneath, and let Rockruff round the corner for balance. The accompanying card grids echo that handmade plan so the story reads cleanly in a nine-pocket binder or a compact shelf display.
Why Solgaleo & Lunala-GX is trending
Solgaleo & Lunala-GX is the top trending card for English collectors this week. It headlines the Cosmic Eclipse release from November 1, 2019. Collectors are chasing card #75. Interest around this rare holo gx print continues to climb.
Solgaleo & Lunala-GX brings Psychic-type, 270 HP to the table.
Market signals to watch
Also on the move: Solgaleo & Lunala-GX, Rayquaza VMAX, Rockruff. Watch how these cards influence deck-building and price swings alongside Solgaleo & Lunala-GX.
Track live pricing and trade volume in the Pooka app to stay ahead of the next spike.
Pokémon Hideki Ishikawa draws most
2026 5 cards
30th Celebration, Storm Emeralda, Abyss Eye, Ninja Spinner
2025 16 cards
Start Deck 100 Battle Collection, MEGA Dream ex, Inferno X, Mega Brave
2024 16 cards
Terastal Festival ex, Generations Starter Decks, Paradise Dragona, Stellar Miracle
2023 17 cards
Shiny Treasure ex, Venusaur, Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex, Ancient Roar, World Championships 2023 Yokohama Deck: Pikachu
2022 11 cards
VSTAR Universe, Paradigm Trigger, Lost Abyss, Space Juggler
2021 14 cards
VMAX Climax, Fusion Arts, Sword & Shield Family Pokémon Card Game, Inteleon VMAX High-Class Deck
2020 20 cards
Charizard Starter Set VMAX 2, Venusaur Starter Set VMAX, Blastoise Starter Set VMAX, Shiny Star V
2019 20 cards
Sword & Shield Promos, Tag All Stars, Dream League, Miracle Twin
2018 9 cards
Tag Bolt, GX Ultra Shiny, Dark Order, Super-Burst Impact
2017 6 cards
GX Battle Boost, Facing a New Trial, Islands Await You, Alolan Moonlight
2016 10 cards
Rockruff Full Power Deck, Collection Moon, Sun & Moon Promos, Cruel Traitor
Hideki Ishikawa Pokémon card FAQ
How many Japanese Pokémon cards has Hideki Ishikawa illustrated?
Hideki Ishikawa has illustrated 144 Japanese Pokémon cards across 77 sets.
What was Hideki Ishikawa's first Pokémon card?
The oldest Japanese card by Hideki Ishikawa in Pooka is Magmar from BREAK Starter Pack.
Which Pokémon has Hideki Ishikawa drawn the most?
Solgaleo (3 cards), Lunala (3 cards) and Honchkrow (3 cards).
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