takashi shiraishi Pokémon cards
All 22 cards illustrated by takashi shiraishi, 10 English and 12 Japanese, across 19 sets from 2024 to 2026, newest first.
- Cards
- 22
- Sets
- 19
- First card
- 2024Ponyta, Ancient Koraidon ex Starter Deck & Build Set
- Active
- 2024 to 2026
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About takashi shiraishi
Takashi Shiraishi leans into cinematic framing and color-driven storytelling that turns uncommons and rares into display pieces. Collectors chase Ascended Heroes alongside Twilight Masquerade and Crimson Haze because the moods align for cohesive, handmade spreads.
Signature card deep-dive
Pangoro from Ascended Heroes arrives as an Uncommon that feels anything but, with brooding Darkness energy and confident composition that pulls the eye. That presence makes Pangoro the visual anchor for this spread and a natural starting point for a Shiraishi-focused binder row.
Pairing Pangoro with Erika's Victreebel from Ascended Heroes and the two Phione cards lets the gradient move from deep shadows to aquatic calm without breaking the theme. The accompanying card grids lean into that flow, showing a handmade layout collectors can mirror in a page or display shelf.
Spotlight picks and comparisons
Erika's Victreebel in Ascended Heroes sits at Rare with lush greens and a classic look, while Phione in Twilight Masquerade steps into an Illustration Rare treatment that reads softer and more painterly. Across the table, Phione in Crimson Haze lands as an Art Rare with gallery-style storytelling that contrasts the English card’s cooler palette.
The Japanese Phione in Crimson Haze carries native text, creating a pleasing language contrast with the English Phione in Twilight Masquerade while keeping the shared name for a tidy mirrored row. That cross-language pairing, plus the step-up in Illustration Rare and Art Rare chase, explains why these picks outpace simple set-filling.
Artist era and why collectors care
Shiraishi’s era rewards collectors who build narratives across language and rarity, gliding from Uncommon and Rare in Ascended Heroes to showcase Illustration Rare and Art Rare moments. The arc culminates in Ascended Heroes in January 2026, a clean checkpoint that anchors the timeline without crowding the page.
Collectors favor three-across or five-across rows where Pangoro sets the tone, Erika's Victreebel bridges the palette, and the two Phione prints close the loop with water-lit calm. The accompanying card grids reinforce that exact binder or top-loader rhythm so the finished spread feels curated by hand.
Why Pangoro is trending
Pangoro is the top trending card for English collectors this week. It headlines the Ascended Heroes release from January 30, 2026. Collectors are chasing card #140. Interest around this uncommon print continues to climb.
Pangoro brings Darkness-type to the table.
Market signals to watch
Also on the move: Erika's Victreebel, Phione, Phione. Watch how these cards influence deck-building and price swings alongside Pangoro.
Track live pricing and trade volume in the Pooka app to stay ahead of the next spike.
Pokémon takashi shiraishi draws most
Sets with the most takashi shiraishi cards
English cards 10 cards
2026 3 cards
30th Celebration, Ascended Heroes
2025 2 cards
Mega Evolution, White Flare
2024 5 cards
Surging Sparks, Stellar Crown, Twilight Masquerade, Temporal Forces
Japanese cards 12 cards
2026 2 cards
30th Celebration Premium Deck Set: Espeon & Umbreon, Storm Emeralda
2025 5 cards
Start Deck 100 Battle Collection, MEGA Dream ex, Mega Brave, White Flare
2024 5 cards
Super Electric Breaker, Stellar Miracle, Mask of Change, Crimson Haze
takashi shiraishi Pokémon card FAQ
How many Pokémon cards has takashi shiraishi illustrated?
takashi shiraishi has illustrated 22 Pokémon cards: 10 English cards across 8 sets and 12 Japanese cards across 11 sets.
What was takashi shiraishi's first Pokémon card?
The oldest Japanese card by takashi shiraishi in Pooka is Ponyta from Ancient Koraidon ex Starter Deck & Build Set.
Which Pokémon has takashi shiraishi drawn the most?
Ponyta (3 cards), Cherrim (2 cards) and Pangoro (2 cards).
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