Switch

Switch

Selected Masterpiece • 95/102
Market Price $0.27
Base Base 1999
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 depicts two Poké Balls in a colorful, abstract space. One Poké Ball is red and white, while the other is blue and white, suggesting a switching action. The background features horizontal stripes of various colors, enhancing the sense of movement.”

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 Common
Set Base
Era
Base
Release
09/01/1999