Yveltal

Yveltal

Selected Masterpiece • 54/73
Artist Shin Nagasawa
Market Price $0.32
Shining Legends Sun & Moon 2017
The Illustrator

Shin Nagasawa

Shin Nagasawa has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2009 to 2025, with work appearing across Sun & Moon, Sword & Shield, and Scarlet & Violet. The art leans into action-forward clarity—vibrant, contrasting color and focused, character-led staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Yveltal card depicts this legendary Pokémon soaring through a dark and twisted landscape, its wings fully extended against a backdrop of gnarled trees and stormy skies. The deep reds and blacks of its feathers create a stark contrast with the muted environment, evoking a sense of both power and somberness. As Yveltal glides effortlessly, it embodies a presence that demands attention, hinting at the life force it draws from the world around it. This scene captures a moment of both majesty and introspection.”

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 Darkness
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
06/10/2017

Strafe

30

You may switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Oblivion Wing

90

Attach a Darkness Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost