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The Ghost Beneath the Smile Among Pokemon’s most mysterious designs, Mimikyu 198/SM-P stands apart — a 2018 Japanese promo from the Sun & Moon Promos collection, drawn by the talented Saya Tsuruta. It’s not a powerful GX, nor a flashy EX. It’s quiet, pink, and unsettlingly sweet — and that’s precisely what makes it unforgettable. While collectors chase Charizards and […]
The figure that turned fear into tenderness Not every monster is born to frighten. Some are created to heal. Labubu, the strange little creature imagined by Kasing Lung, is one of those rare figures that bridge the gap between darkness and affection — a handmade piece of emotional design that has quietly shaped the world of […]
When the moon rises over the world of Pokemon TCG, few cards capture the spirit of Halloween quite like Gengar from the Fossil Set (1999). Illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, this card isn’t just a collectible — it’s a portal to the eerie, playful darkness that defined an era of art in trading cards. It’s not just about […]
How Ken Sugimori designed the most powerful Pokémon ever created a story where science met art. The Pokemon That Was Never Born Mewtwo wasn’t born it was manufactured. In the ruins of a lab, scientists used Mew’s DNA to create what they believed would be the ultimate Pokémon. It was humanity’s attempt to design perfection a fusion of biology, […]
Mitsuhiro Arita – The Brush Behind the Flame Few names in the trading card world hold the legendary weight of Mitsuhiro Arita. Known for his ethereal brushwork, Arita is the artist behind the most beloved Pokemon card of all time — Charizard Base Set. His style fused Japanese painting techniques with bold fantasy illustration, defining not just […]
The new Pokemon Mega Evolution TCG (ME01) expansion redefines what it means to collect. It’s not just another release, it’s a love letter to light, texture, and the art of digital craftsmanship. Blending the nostalgia of the EX era with the sleek modernity of Scarlet & Violet, this expansion turns trading cards into art pieces worthy of […]