Miki Tanaka Pokémon cards
All 225 Japanese cards illustrated by Miki Tanaka across 123 sets from 1996 to 2026, newest first.
- Cards
- 225
- Sets
- 123
- First card
- 1996Cubone, Miscellaneous Promos
- Active
- 1996 to 2026
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About Miki Tanaka
Miki Tanaka’s work leans into expressive character moments that reward side-by-side display. Collectors chase Unified Minds, Miracle Twin, Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery, and Scarlet & Violet picks for their mix of rarity and cross-language appeal.
Signature card deep-dive
Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX from Unified Minds is a Rare Ultra that collectors prize for duo charisma and a premium slot that pops on a top-row page. It anchors the spread and the accompanying card grids make it the visual keystone for binder and frame layouts.
Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX from Miracle Twin is a Super Rare that mirrors the English chase while offering Japanese text for a bilingual flair. Paired together, Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX from Unified Minds and Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX from Miracle Twin create a centerpiece row that sets the tone for the rest of the grid.
Spotlight picks and comparisons
Ditto from Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery is a Trainer Gallery Rare Holo with easy display appeal, while Spidops ex from Scarlet & Violet is a Special Illustration Rare that signals a higher tier within its set. The contrast lets collectors balance a gallery shine against a showcase illustration in a facing-binder layout that feels curated.
Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX from Unified Minds and Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX from Miracle Twin show how a Rare Ultra and a Super Rare can sit in parallel, with language differences creating an authentic cross-border story. The color flow from Water types into Colorless Ditto and Grass Spidops ex helps the accompanying grids guide the eye across columns while the rarities ladder the page from left to right.
Artist era and why collectors care
The Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX pairing arrived in 2019 across Japanese and English releases, which gave Miki Tanaka a foothold that completionists still chase. Collectors lean into that cross-language thread, using Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX from Unified Minds and Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX from Miracle Twin as the anchor row that the rest of the selection orbits.
Market watchers like how Ditto from Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery and Spidops ex from Scarlet & Violet slot beneath the duo to show a step from Trainer Gallery Rare Holo to Special Illustration Rare without breaking visual rhythm. The accompanying card grids echo binder pages so the story feels handmade, and the repetition of card names across sets keeps the display cohesive while signaling chase levels at a glance.
Why Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX is trending
Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX is the top trending card for English collectors this week. It headlines the Unified Minds release from August 2, 2019. Collectors are chasing card #218. Interest around this rare ultra print continues to climb.
Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX brings Water-type to the table.
Market signals to watch
Also on the move: Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX, Ditto, Spidops ex. Watch how these cards influence deck-building and price swings alongside Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX.
Track live pricing and trade volume in the Pooka app to stay ahead of the next spike.
Pokémon Miki Tanaka draws most
2026 1 card
30th Celebration
2025 7 cards
Start Deck 100 Battle Collection, Inferno X, Mega Brave, White Flare
2024 6 cards
Terastal Festival ex, Super Electric Breaker, Stellar Miracle, Mask of Change
2023 10 cards
Ancient Roar, Raging Surf, Ruler of the Black Flame, Pokémon Card 151
2022 14 cards
VSTAR Universe, Incandescent Arcana, Lost Abyss, Zeraora VSTAR & VMAX High-Class Deck
2021 18 cards
Starter Deck 100, VMAX Climax, Fusion Arts, Skyscraping Perfection
2020 8 cards
Amazing Volt Tackle, Legendary Heartbeat, V Starter Decks, Infinity Zone
2019 10 cards
Sword & Shield Promos, Tag All Stars, Alter Genesis, Dream League
2018 12 cards
Super-Burst Impact, Fairy Rise, GX Starter Decks, Thunderclap Spark
2017 7 cards
Awakened Heroes, Ultradimensional Beasts, Darkness that Consumes Light, To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow
2016 8 cards
Collection Sun, Sun & Moon Starter Set, Fever-Burst Fighter, Premium Champion Pack
2015 5 cards
Rage of the Broken Heavens, Blue Shock, Red Flash, Bandit Ring
2014 2 cards
Tidal Storm, Gaia Volcano
2013 2 cards
EX Battle Boost
2012 4 cards
Cold Flare, Freeze Bolt, Dragon Blast
2011 1 card
Dark Rush
2009 10 cards
SoulSilver Collection, HeartGold Collection, Advent of Arceus, Beat of the Frontier
2008 8 cards
Bonds to the End of Time, Galactic's Conquest, Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky
2006 6 cards
Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends, Miracle Crystal
2005 10 cards
Holon Research Tower, Mirage Forest, Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean
2004 14 cards
Rocket Gang Strikes Back, Clash of the Blue Sky, Flight of Legends, Undone Seal
2003 3 cards
Rulers of the Heavens
2002 15 cards
Mysterious Mountains, Split Earth, Wind from the Sea, The Town on No Map
2001 20 cards
Base Expansion Pack, Pokémon Web, Pokémon VS, P Promos
2000 8 cards
Awakening Legends, Crossing the Ruins...
1999 4 cards
Gold, Silver, to a New World..., Intro Pack (Bulbasaur)
1998 6 cards
Vending Machine Series 3 (Green), Vending Machine Series 2 (Red)
1997 3 cards
Rocket Gang, Mystery of the Fossils
1996 3 cards
Miscellaneous Promos
Miki Tanaka Pokémon card FAQ
How many Japanese Pokémon cards has Miki Tanaka illustrated?
Miki Tanaka has illustrated 225 Japanese Pokémon cards across 123 sets.
What was Miki Tanaka's first Pokémon card?
The oldest Japanese card by Miki Tanaka in Pooka is Cubone from Miscellaneous Promos.
Which Pokémon has Miki Tanaka drawn the most?
Mareep (5 cards), Castform (4 cards) and Dugtrio (3 cards).
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