Shining Rayquaza

Shining Rayquaza

Selected Masterpiece • 56/73
Artist Naoki Saito
Market Price $70.61
Shining Legends Sun & Moon 2017
The Illustrator

Naoki Saito

Naoki Saito has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2010, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Black & White, XY, and Sun & Moon, and include Trainer cards. The work is marked by colorful, cartoonish character design, energetic moods, and balanced, dynamic compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Shining Rayquaza card captures a moment where this majestic Pokémon soars above the clouds, its sleek form glistening under the sunlight. The vibrant colors and dynamic lines suggest both power and grace, embodying Rayquaza's role as a guardian of the skies. Its piercing eyes convey a sense of determination, as if it is surveying its domain from its lofty perch. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty and majesty of a creature that exists far beyond the reach of ordinary life.”

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.

Card Type Dragon
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
06/10/2017

Dragon Pulse

40

Discard the top 2 cards of your deck.

Sky Judgment

190

Discard 3 Energy from this Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost