Illustrator

Yoshinobu Saito Pokémon cards

All 66 English cards illustrated by Yoshinobu Saito across 21 sets from 2013 to 2023, newest first.

Cards
66
Sets
21
First card
2013Hoopa, XY Black Star Promos
Active
2013 to 2023

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Rare Candy
Air Balloon
Sitrus Berry
Rare Candy
Lum Berry
Full Heal
Air Balloon
Full Heal
Tag Switch
Karate Belt
Fire Crystal
Electromagnetic Radar
Tag Switch
Stadium Nav
Karate Belt

About Yoshinobu Saito

Yoshinobu Saito’s crisp silhouettes and confident color blocking make his Metal and Grass features instant binder anchors, with Lost Thunder standing out for chases. Collectors pursue these prints for striking rarity treatments and cross-language cohesion that display beautifully.

Signature card deep-dive

Genesect-GX (Lost Thunder), Rare Rainbow is the headline Saito chase, marrying the Double Drive callout with a bold rainbow finish that feels purpose-built for center stage. The Metal type presence and angular posing turn Genesect-GX from Lost Thunder into a confident display anchor.

Pairing it with Genesect-GX (Lost Thunder), Rare Ultra lets collectors build a clean two-card cornerstone that contrasts rainbow and ultra treatments on matching art. The accompanying card grids echo this side-by-side, so binder pages and shelf stands feel curated and handmade.

Spotlight picks and comparisons

Sceptile-GX (Lost Thunder), Rare Rainbow plays softer greens against the cool metallic vibe of Genesect-GX (Lost Thunder), Rare Rainbow, giving a complementary palette without visual noise. Together the twin rainbow treatments read as a premium row that tells a clear rarity story.

Cloyster (Collection Sun), Common brings Japanese language charm and a clean non-holo look that calms a page packed with shine. Sliding Genesect-GX (Lost Thunder), Rare Ultra between those poles emphasizes a smooth rarity ladder and language contrast, and the card grids cue that left-to-right progression.

Artist era and why collectors care

Saito’s era spans over a decade from 2013 to 2023, with Lost Thunder emerging as a go-to chapter for consistent hits and easy set cohesion. Market watchers appreciate how rainbow and ultra pairings on Genesect-GX spotlight a reliable lane for value tracking within a single set.

For enduring displays, collectors build rows that frame Genesect-GX and Sceptile-GX as color-rich bookends while the Japanese Cloyster adds cultural texture. The accompanying card grids reinforce binder-first planning and shelf-ready spacing, making the layout feel personal and handmade.

2023 1 card

Crown Zenith

2020 7 cards

Sword & Shield, Rebel Clash, Champion's Path

2019 16 cards

Unified Minds, Unbroken Bonds, Team Up

2018 20 cards

Lost Thunder, Celestial Storm, Ultra Prism, Forbidden Light

2017 15 cards

Burning Shadows, Guardians Rising, Sun & Moon, Crimson Invasion

2016 5 cards

Steam Siege, XY Trainer Kit Pikachu Libre, XY Trainer Kit Suicune

2015 1 card

BREAKthrough

2013 1 card

XY Black Star Promos

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