Ciphermaniac’s Codebreaking

Ciphermaniac’s Codebreaking

Selected Masterpiece • 198/162
Artist Taira Akitsu
Market Price $3.27
Temporal Forces Scarlet & Violet 2024
The Illustrator

Taira Akitsu

Taira Akitsu is credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2019, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases, including appearances in Evolving Skies and SWSH Black Star Promos.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts a young character, Ciphermaniac, in a vibrant, futuristic setting filled with digital screens and data streams. With a confident smile, they hold a book, suggesting a moment of strategic planning or discovery. The atmosphere feels charged with anticipation, as if they are on the brink of unlocking a significant secret. This snapshot captures the essence of curiosity and intellect in a world driven by technology.”

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 20, 2026.

Era
Scarlet & Violet
Release
22/03/2024