Megumi Higuchi Pokémon cards
All 19 Japanese cards illustrated by Megumi Higuchi across 15 sets from 2020 to 2023, newest first.
- Cards
- 19
- Sets
- 15
- First card
- 2020Pansear, Infinity Zone
- Active
- 2020 to 2023
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About Megumi Higuchi
Megumi Higuchi’s illustrations blend clean shapes with cinematic mood, turning even standard Pokémon into scene-stealers. Collectors chase these releases across Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery and VMAX Climax because the art stays powerful through different rarities and languages.
Signature card deep-dive
Dusknoir (Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery), Trainer Gallery Rare Holo distills Megumi Higuchi’s moody storytelling into a collectible finish that commands attention. As the headline pull, it sets the tone for a shadowy palette that frames the rest of the picks.
Positioned as the chase within this spotlight, Dusknoir from Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery anchors pricing and trade conversations for Higuchi fans. The accompanying card grids mirror a center first binder page, letting Dusknoir lead while complementary Higuchi cards flank it.
Spotlight picks and comparisons
Rapidash (Silver Tempest), Rare Holo plays bright against the cooler Dusknoir (Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery), Trainer Gallery Rare Holo, and that contrast pops when slotted side by side. The Rare Holo treatment on Rapidash reads cleaner than the distinct Trainer Gallery Rare Holo, which helps your eye land on Dusknoir as the anchor.
Dusknoir (VMAX Climax), Character Rare adds the Japanese Character Rare banner and language, inviting a bilingual pairing opposite the English Dusknoir for a tidy left page versus right page spread. Galarian Obstagoon (SWSH Black Star Promos), Promo shifts to promo distribution and a bolder vibe, balancing the row while reminding you how varied Higuchi’s portfolio prints are.
Artist era and why collectors care
From a 2019 promo to a 2022 Trainer Gallery favorite, this run maps Megumi Higuchi’s Sword & Shield era in a way collectors can track at a glance. With Promo, Rare Holo, Trainer Gallery Rare Holo, and Character Rare all represented, the spread hits multiple acquisition paths and price tiers.
Market watchers like the English and Japanese Dusknoir pairing because it telegraphs cross-language demand without guesswork. The accompanying card grids make it easy to stage a left to right story in the binder or a small shelf display, reinforcing a handmade curation that feels personal.
Why Dusknoir is trending
Dusknoir is the top trending card for English collectors this week. It headlines the Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery release from February 25, 2022. Collectors are chasing card #6. Interest around this trainer gallery rare holo print continues to climb.
Dusknoir brings Psychic-type to the table.
Market signals to watch
Also on the move: Rapidash, Dusknoir, Galarian Obstagoon. Watch how these cards influence deck-building and price swings alongside Dusknoir.
Track live pricing and trade volume in the Pooka app to stay ahead of the next spike.
Pokémon Megumi Higuchi draws most
Sets with the most Megumi Higuchi cards
2023 2 cards
Snow Hazard, Triplet Beat
2022 3 cards
VSTAR Universe, Paradigm Trigger, Star Birth
2021 12 cards
Starter Deck 100, VMAX Climax, Skyscraping Perfection, Blue Sky Stream
2020 2 cards
Amazing Volt Tackle, Infinity Zone
Megumi Higuchi Pokémon card FAQ
How many Japanese Pokémon cards has Megumi Higuchi illustrated?
Megumi Higuchi has illustrated 19 Japanese Pokémon cards across 15 sets.
What was Megumi Higuchi's first Pokémon card?
The oldest Japanese card by Megumi Higuchi in Pooka is Pansear from Infinity Zone.
Which Pokémon has Megumi Higuchi drawn the most?
Gourgeist (2 cards), Skarmory (2 cards) and Scolipede (2 cards).
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