Popplio

by Kouki Saitou illustrated 2021 McDonald's Collection 2021

$2.05 Latest known market value January 19, 2026

Water

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.

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Editorial & Data

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Curatorial Commentary

The card depicts Popplio, a playful sea lion Pokémon, joyfully splashing in the clear blue waters under a bright sky. Its expressive face and outstretched flippers convey a sense of carefree delight, as it seems to dance among the gentle waves. The lush palm trees in the background add to the tropical atmosphere, enhancing the feeling of a serene, sunlit day by the shore. This moment captures the essence of youthful exuberance and the simple joys of nature.

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Catalogue plate № 23/25

Identity

PokémonPopplio

TypeWater

StageBasic

Authorship

IllustratorKouki Saitou

SetMcDonald's Collection 2021

Year2021

Plate №23/25

Composition