Yukiko Baba Pokémon cards
All 156 English cards illustrated by Yukiko Baba across 70 sets from 2001 to 2026, newest first.
- Cards
- 156
- Sets
- 70
- First card
- 2001Kakuna, Neo Discovery
- Active
- 2001 to 2026
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About Yukiko Baba
Yukiko Baba blends storybook charm with bold, readable compositions that collectors love to display. Her chase highlights span modern Illustration and Art Rare treatments alongside beloved early-era holos.
Signature card deep-dive
Eelektross (Black Bolt), Illustration Rare is the centerpiece for Baba collectors, marrying a lively composition with a scarcity tier that sits at the very bottom of the rarity pool. That high-chase label makes it the card that anchors attention and pricing for the rest of the spread.
Our accompanying card grids place Eelektross (Black Bolt), Illustration Rare at the center, flanked by its language-twin Eelektross (Black Bolt), Art Rare for a clean mirror. The layout invites quick comparisons while guiding binder pages and small display stands into a handmade look.
Spotlight picks and comparisons
Side by side, Eelektross (Black Bolt), Illustration Rare and Eelektross (Black Bolt), Art Rare show how English and Japanese labeling track the chase, with both tiers being the least common in the distribution. The pairing reads cohesive on a page yet adds bilingual depth that seasoned collectors love to show off.
Across the spread, Slowking (T Promos), Promo and Gengar (Expedition Base Set), Rare Holo broaden the palette and rarity conversation, with Promo sitting tighter than Rare Holo in the distribution while surfacing through dedicated releases. Our grids group them beneath the Eelektross row to balance color and chase so a binder page or shelf feels thoughtfully curated.
Artist era and why collectors care
Taken as an era snapshot, Baba’s modern momentum funnels through Black Bolt while her early-2000s presence still commands attention in binders and showcases. To ground that arc, Black Bolt in English released in July 2025, giving contemporary collectors a clear on-ramp that naturally points back to earlier favorites.
Collectors commonly stage Eelektross (Black Bolt), Illustration Rare as the headline, pair Eelektross (Black Bolt), Art Rare to the right, then run Slowking (T Promos), Promo over Gengar (Expedition Base Set), Rare Holo to create a rising-era ribbon. The card grids echo this binder-first logic so the display reads like a handmade gallery with market-minded clarity.
Why Eelektross is trending
Eelektross is the top trending card for English collectors this week. It headlines the Black Bolt release from July 18, 2025. Collectors are chasing card #115. Interest around this illustration rare print continues to climb.
Eelektross brings Lightning-type to the table.
Market signals to watch
Also on the move: Eelektross, Slowking, Gengar. Watch how these cards influence deck-building and price swings alongside Eelektross.
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Pokémon Yukiko Baba draws most
Sets with the most Yukiko Baba cards
2026 1 card
Pitch Black
2025 1 card
Black Bolt
2024 4 cards
Surging Sparks, Stellar Crown, Twilight Masquerade, Temporal Forces
2023 7 cards
Pokémon TCG Classic - Venusaur, Paradox Rift, 151, Obsidian Flames
2022 6 cards
Silver Tempest, Lost Origin, McDonald's Collection 2022, Astral Radiance
2021 10 cards
Fusion Strike, Evolving Skies, Battle Styles, Shining Fates
2020 7 cards
Vivid Voltage, Darkness Ablaze, Rebel Clash, Sword & Shield
2019 9 cards
Cosmic Eclipse, Unified Minds, Unbroken Bonds, Team Up
2018 4 cards
Dragon Majesty, Celestial Storm
2017 6 cards
Crimson Invasion, Burning Shadows, SM Trainer Kit Alolan Raichu, Sun & Moon
2016 4 cards
Steam Siege, Fates Collide, Generations, BREAKpoint
2015 6 cards
BREAKthrough, Ancient Origins, Roaring Skies, Primal Clash
2013 4 cards
Legendary Treasures, Plasma Storm
2012 3 cards
Boundaries Crossed, Dragons Exalted, Dark Explorers
2010 6 cards
HS—Triumphant, HS—Undaunted, HeartGold & SoulSilver
2009 12 cards
Arceus, Supreme Victors, Rising Rivals, Platinum
2008 4 cards
Stormfront
2006 12 cards
Dragon Frontiers, Crystal Guardians, Legend Maker
2005 10 cards
Delta Species, Unseen Forces, Deoxys
2004 6 cards
Team Rocket Returns, FireRed & LeafGreen
2003 16 cards
Skyridge, Aquapolis
2002 11 cards
Expedition Base Set, Neo Destiny
2001 7 cards
Neo Revelation, Neo Discovery
Yukiko Baba Pokémon card FAQ
How many English Pokémon cards has Yukiko Baba illustrated?
Yukiko Baba has illustrated 156 English Pokémon cards across 70 sets.
What was Yukiko Baba's first Pokémon card?
The oldest English card by Yukiko Baba in Pooka is Kakuna from Neo Discovery.
Which Pokémon has Yukiko Baba drawn the most?
Dodrio (3 cards), Kirlia (2 cards) and Cutiefly (2 cards).
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