Omastar

Omastar

Selected Masterpiece • 23/99
Market Price $4.18
Arceus Platinum 2009
The Illustrator

Hajime Kusajima

Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Omastar card captures a moment where this ancient Pokémon glides through the depths of a mysterious underwater world. Its spiral shell, adorned with spikes, hints at both beauty and danger, as it navigates through the shadows of its environment. The dim light filtering through the water creates an ethereal atmosphere, suggesting a sense of timelessness. In this snapshot, Omastar embodies the essence of its prehistoric origins, evoking curiosity about the secrets it holds.”

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 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Water
Era
Platinum
Release
04/11/2009

Time Spiral

Choose 1 of your opponent's Evolved Pokémon. Remove the highest Stage Evolution card from that Pokémon and have your opponent shuffle that card into his or her deck.

Primal Tentacles

30+

Does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each Helix Fossil, Dome Fossil, and Old Amber in your discard pile.

Weakness
+30
Retreat Cost