Satoshi Ohta

Satoshi Ohta is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2002 to 2009, spanning sets such as Expedition Base Set, Legends Awakened, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced, simple staging and vibrant, lighthearted color.

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Main period: 2002 – 2009
Cards illustrated: 7
Most represented era: Diamond & Pearl
Most valuable card: $38.67

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About the artist

Satoshi Ohta’s Pokémon TCG credits run from 2002 to 2009, with appearances across series including Diamond & Pearl and Platinum. Set placements include Expedition Base Set, Legends Awakened, and Supreme Victors, where the illustrations consistently favor clear readability and character-forward presentation.

Across these cards, Ohta’s approach is largely cartoonish and playful, shaped by balanced compositions and simple, focused framing. Color tends toward vibrant palettes, sometimes pushed with contrasting or cool accents, supporting a lighthearted and cheerful mood. When motion enters the scene, it is handled through dynamic but controlled staging that keeps the subject easy to read. A representative example is Jirachi (dp6-31). Among the most sought-after cards illustrated by Satoshi Ohta is Jirachi (dp6-31).

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