Elgyem

Elgyem

Selected Masterpiece • 69/135
Market Price $0.93
Plasma Storm Black & White 2013
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Elgyem card captures a serene moment in a vast, otherworldly landscape, where the Pokémon stands against a backdrop of gentle hills and a starry sky. Its large, expressive eyes seem to reflect a sense of curiosity and wonder, as if it is contemplating the mysteries of the universe. The soft colors and tranquil setting create an atmosphere that feels both peaceful and slightly enigmatic. This snapshot invites the viewer to ponder the connection between Elgyem and the cosmos.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Psychic
Era
Black & White
Release
06/02/2013

Reflect

During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Smash Punch

30

Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost