Team Rocket’s Proton

Team Rocket’s Proton

Selected Masterpiece • 177/182
Artist Naoki Saito
Market Price $0.23
Destined Rivals Scarlet & Violet 2025
The Illustrator

Naoki Saito

Naoki Saito has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2010, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Black & White, XY, and Sun & Moon, and include Trainer cards. The work is marked by colorful, cartoonish character design, energetic moods, and balanced, dynamic compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Team Rocket's Proton standing confidently against a backdrop of industrial machinery, suggesting a secretive and strategic environment. His crossed arms and focused expression convey a sense of determination and mischief, typical of a character involved in covert operations. The bright yellow and gray tones of the setting add to the tension, hinting at the underhanded schemes often associated with Team Rocket. This moment captures Proton in his element, ready to execute his plans with a calm yet as”

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 21, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Era
Scarlet & Violet
Release
30/05/2025