Xatu

Xatu

Selected Masterpiece • 56/113
Artist Kouki Saitou
Market Price $1.5
Legendary Treasures Black & White 2013
The Illustrator

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Xatu card depicts a serene moment where this mystical Pokémon soars gracefully above a tranquil body of water, framed by a distant structure that hints at a bustling world below. Its vibrant green and red feathers catch the light, suggesting a sense of freedom and insight as it observes its surroundings. The calmness of the scene invites a feeling of reflection, as Xatu embodies the balance between past and future. This snapshot captures the essence of a Pokémon that is both watchful and wise.”

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 17, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Psychic
Era
Black & White
Release
06/11/2013

Fortunate Draw

You and your opponent play Rock-Paper-Scissors. The player who wins draws 3 cards. The player who loses discards the top 3 cards of his or her deck.

Miracle Wing

60

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost