Motofumi Fujiwara — signature work
MF Blaziken FB · Supreme Victors · 2009
Illustrator 2002 – 2021

Motofumi Fujiwara

Motofumi Fujiwara is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2002 to 2021, spanning sets such as Cosmic Eclipse, Supreme Victors, and Sword & Shield. The work leans cartoonish and whimsical, with clear, balanced staging and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Main period
2002 – 2021
Cards illustrated
19
Most represented era
Sun & Moon
Most valuable card
$24.55
Fan Rotom · 2009
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About the artist

Motofumi Fujiwara’s Pokémon TCG credits span 2002–2021, with appearances across Cosmic Eclipse, Supreme Victors, and Sword & Shield. Across these sets, the illustrations consistently favor readable silhouettes and uncluttered layouts, keeping attention on the featured Pokémon through direct, character-forward framing.

The visual approach is largely cartoonish and playful, shaped by simple, balanced compositions and a clear focal point. Color tends toward vibrant palettes, frequently softened with pastel notes, and occasionally sharpened with contrasting accents for emphasis. Moods read lighthearted and cheerful, with energetic moments introduced through dynamic posing rather than dense background detail. A representative card is Blaziken FB.

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Signature Pokémon

Creatures most associated with Motofumi Fujiwara’s body of work.

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Defining sets

The sets where Motofumi Fujiwara’s work appears most often.

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Visual affinities

Recurring elemental and thematic threads across the work.

  1. Psychic
    5
  2. Lightning
    3
  3. Fire
    2
  4. Colorless
    2
  5. Fighting
    2
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Iconic cards

Cards that travel beyond the archive — defining works, frequently cited.