Defender

Defender

Selected Masterpiece • 109/130
Market Price $0.37
Base Set 2 Base 2000
The Illustrator

Keiji Kinebuchi

Keiji Kinebuchi is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 1999 to 2018, with artwork appearing across Base, Gym, and XY-era releases. The work is marked by simple, clear compositions, playful cartoon-inflected forms, and vibrant yet often limited palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card shows a blue capsule labeled 'Defender' against a simple background. There are small sparkles and lines radiating from the capsule, indicating some form of energy or effect. The overall design is clean, with a focus on the capsule itself.”

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 18, 2026.

Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Uncommon
Era
Base
Release
24/02/2000