Kabu

Kabu

Selected Masterpiece • TG26/30
Market Price $1.43
Lost Origin Trainer Gallery Sword & Shield 2022
The Illustrator

Hideki Ishikawa

Hideki Ishikawa has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2016 to 2025, with work spanning Sword & Shield and Sun & Moon, including Fusion Strike and Cosmic Eclipse. The art leans anime-forward, vibrant, and character-focused, with balanced, action-ready framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Kabu, a Pokémon Trainer, in a dynamic moment, as he passionately throws a Poké Ball. His expression conveys determination and focus, suggesting he is in the midst of an intense training session. The vibrant colors and energetic background enhance the sense of motion, emphasizing the excitement of the scene. This snapshot captures the essence of a trainer fully engaged in their journey, ready to support their Pokémon.”

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 20, 2026.

Era
Sword & Shield
Release
09/09/2022