match has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2010 to 2018. Across Black & White, XY, and HeartGold & SoulSilver, the work favors playful, cartoon-forward character staging, with vibrant color and clear, balanced compositions that keep the action readable.
match is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game illustrations from 2010 to 2018, with work appearing prominently across the Black & White and XY series, as well as HeartGold & SoulSilver. Sets with frequent credits include Boundaries Crossed, Plasma Storm, and Primal Clash, reflecting a steady presence through multiple release eras.
The art direction leans cartoonish and colorful, pairing lighthearted, energetic moods with simple, balanced layouts. Many images use focused, foreground-forward framing and clear focal points, while dynamic action beats are kept legible through clean silhouettes and controlled staging. Color choices skew vibrant and often contrasting, with occasional natural or soft passages that temper the palette without dulling it. A representative card is Virizion (XY—Roaring Skies 12/108). Among the most sought-after cards illustrated by match is Espeon (HS—Unleashed 2/95).
Curated reading of the corpus — composition, atmosphere, and lasting standing.
View all 144 cards →Recurring elemental and thematic threads across the work.
Cards that travel beyond the archive — defining works, frequently cited.
12 of 144 cards · every credit, every era.