yuu Pokémon cards
All 174 Japanese cards illustrated by yuu across 79 sets from 1996 to 2026, newest first.
- Cards
- 174
- Sets
- 79
- First card
- 1996Bulbasaur, Miscellaneous Promos
- Active
- 1996 to 2026
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About yuu
yuu’s clean, character-forward scenes in the Trainer Gallery and Character Rare lines make pages feel curated. Collectors chase these for cohesive storytelling that ties Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery, Incandescent Arcana, and Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery together.
Signature card deep-dive
Single Strike Urshifu V from Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery is a Rare Holo V that collectors peg as the anchor for a yuu page. The confident composition makes Single Strike Urshifu V the natural focal point that sets the tone for the rest of the spread.
As a Rare Holo V within the Trainer Gallery, Single Strike Urshifu V sits in a distinct tier next to Character Rare and Trainer Gallery Rare Holo options, which helps balance value across a layout. Our accompanying card grids seat Single Strike Urshifu V prominently to reinforce binder and small-stand displays that feel handmade yet tidy.
Spotlight picks and comparisons
Altaria from Incandescent Arcana is a Character Rare in Japanese with a gentle, airy palette, while Altaria from Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery is a Trainer Gallery Rare Holo in English with a complementary glow and text. Side by side, the language shift and rarity treatments create a nuanced pair that rewards close viewing in a binder row.
Zeraora V from Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery is a Rare Holo V that brings sharp Lightning tones, forming a dynamic counterpoint to both Altaria prints when staged beside Single Strike Urshifu V. The grids group the two Altaria cards across languages opposite Zeraora V so collectors can compare palettes, rarity tiers, and language quirks at a glance.
Artist era and why collectors care
Across 2022, yuu’s presence in Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery, Incandescent Arcana, and Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery gave collectors a clean, finishable path. Market watchers note how Japanese Character Rare, English Trainer Gallery Rare Holo, and Rare Holo V can move differently, encouraging smart cross-language pickups to complete the look.
Display-minded collectors often center Single Strike Urshifu V, then flank it with Altaria from Incandescent Arcana, Altaria from Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery, and Zeraora V from Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery to balance color and foil. Our card grids echo that strategy to visualize binder columns and shelf pairings that make the micro-run feel cohesive without overextending the budget.
Why Single Strike Urshifu V is trending
Single Strike Urshifu V is the top trending card for English collectors this week. It headlines the Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery release from February 25, 2022. Collectors are chasing card #18. Interest around this rare holo v print continues to climb.
Single Strike Urshifu V brings Fighting-type to the table.
Market signals to watch
Also on the move: Altaria, Zeraora V, Altaria. Watch how these cards influence deck-building and price swings alongside Single Strike Urshifu V.
Track live pricing and trade volume in the Pooka app to stay ahead of the next spike.
2026 6 cards
30th Celebration Premium Deck Set: Espeon & Umbreon, 30th Celebration, Storm Emeralda, Ninja Spinner
2025 38 cards
Start Deck 100 Battle Collection, Start Deck 100 Battle Collection CoroCiao Version, MEGA Dream ex, Inferno X
2024 15 cards
Terastal Festival ex, Super Electric Breaker, Paradise Dragona, Stellar Miracle
2023 41 cards
Shiny Treasure ex, Venusaur, Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex, Ancient Roar, Raging Surf
2022 29 cards
VSTAR Universe, Scarlet & Violet Promos, Charizard VSTAR vs Rayquaza VMAX Special Deck Set, Paradigm Trigger
2021 36 cards
Starter Deck 100, VMAX Climax, 25th Anniversary Collection, Fusion Arts
2020 1 card
Venusaur Starter Set VMAX
2019 5 cards
Sword & Shield Promos
2016 1 card
Sun & Moon Promos
1998 1 card
Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue)
1996 1 card
Miscellaneous Promos
yuu Pokémon card FAQ
How many Japanese Pokémon cards has yuu illustrated?
yuu has illustrated 174 Japanese Pokémon cards across 79 sets.
What was yuu's first Pokémon card?
The oldest Japanese card by yuu in Pooka is Bulbasaur from Miscellaneous Promos.
Which Pokémon has yuu drawn the most?
Mew (7 cards), Morpeko (5 cards) and Pikachu (3 cards).
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