Hiroyuki Yamamoto

Hiroyuki Yamamoto is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2017 to 2023, spanning Sun & Moon through Scarlet & Violet. The work leans whimsical and energetic, with vibrant, contrasting color and dynamic yet balanced framing across character-focused scenes.

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Main period: 2017 – 2023
Cards illustrated: 4
Most represented era: Sun & Moon
Most valuable card: $35.30

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About the artist

Hiroyuki Yamamoto’s Pokémon TCG credits run from 2017 to 2023, appearing across Sun & Moon releases and into Scarlet & Violet. Set appearances include Sun & Moon, Guardians Rising, and 151, with a compact body of work that still ranges across distinct Pokémon subjects and types.

Across these cards, Yamamoto’s visuals favor whimsical, playful energy shaped by dynamic, balanced compositions. Action-forward framing and foreground emphasis keep the subject clear, while vibrant palettes—often contrasting, sometimes softened toward pastel or warm notes—add lift without crowding the scene. A 3D-render sensibility surfaces alongside illustrative detail, supporting images that read cleanly at a glance yet reward closer viewing. One representative card is Volcarona-GX.

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