Taira Akitsu

Taira Akitsu has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2019, with work appearing through 2025. Artwork is represented across the Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet era, including cards in Evolving Skies, SWSH Black Star Promos, and Battle Styles.

Across these credits, Akitsu’s approach is characterized by colorful, whimsical, anime-leaning illustration, often organized with balanced layouts and frequent dynamic staging. Palettes tend toward vibrant and pastel harmonies, supporting playful, cheerful, and energetic moods while keeping character focus clear. Among the most sought-after cards illustrated by Taira Akitsu is Sylveon VMAX (SWSH7 212).