Yoshinobu Saito Pokémon cards
All 104 Japanese cards illustrated by Yoshinobu Saito across 51 sets from 2013 to 2022, newest first.
- Cards
- 104
- Sets
- 51
- First card
- 2013Pikachu Libre, XY Promos
- Active
- 2013 to 2022
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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.
Pokémon Yoshinobu Saito draws most
Sets with the most Yoshinobu Saito cards
2022 2 cards
VSTAR Premium Trainer Box
2021 4 cards
Starter Deck 100, VMAX Climax, Single Strike & Rapid Strike Premium Trainer Boxes
2020 4 cards
Charizard Starter Set VMAX 2, Shiny Star V, V Starter Decks
2019 34 cards
Sword, Shield, Sword & Shield Premium Trainer Box, Sword & Shield Promos
2018 31 cards
Tag Bolt, Tag Team GX Premium Trainer Box, Flareon-GX, Vaporeon-GX & Jolteon-GX Starter Sets, GX Ultra Shiny
2017 20 cards
Ultra Moon, Ultra Sun, Solgaleo-GX & Lunala-GX Legendary Starter Set, GX Battle Boost
2016 8 cards
Rockruff Full Power Deck, Collection Sun, Sun & Moon Starter Set, Mythical & Legendary Dream Shine Collection
2013 1 card
XY Promos
Yoshinobu Saito Pokémon card FAQ
How many Japanese Pokémon cards has Yoshinobu Saito illustrated?
Yoshinobu Saito has illustrated 104 Japanese Pokémon cards across 51 sets.
What was Yoshinobu Saito's first Pokémon card?
The oldest Japanese card by Yoshinobu Saito in Pooka is Pikachu Libre from XY Promos.
Which Pokémon has Yoshinobu Saito drawn the most?
Magnezone (5 cards), Sceptile (4 cards) and Rayquaza (3 cards).
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