Defender

by Keiji Kinebuchi illustrated 2000 Base Set 2

$0.37 Latest known market value January 18, 2026

Uncommon

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.

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Editorial & Data

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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.

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Catalogue plate № 109/130

Identity

PokémonPecharunt

RarityUncommon

Authorship

IllustratorKeiji Kinebuchi

SetBase Set 2

Year2000

Plate №109/130

Composition

StyleBasicFunctional