Shinji Higuchi is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards in 2010, with artwork appearing in HeartGold & SoulSilver. In this dataset, four cards are attributed to Higuchi, focused on LEGEND Pokémon and split across Fire and Water types.
The illustrations favor dynamic, abstract handling with a sense of motion carried through flowing and layered compositions. Color is pushed toward bold, vibrant contrasts, shifting between warm, fiery notes and cooler tones, and the mood alternates between majestic scale, energetic impact, and moments of serenity. A representative credit is Ho-Oh LEGEND. Among the most sought-after cards illustrated by Shinji Higuchi is Lugia LEGEND.