Tetsu Kayama

香山哲

Tetsu Kayama has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2023 to 2025, with appearances across Scarlet & Violet-era releases including Paradox Rift, Obsidian Flames, and Paldean Fates. The work leans whimsical and lighthearted, with vibrant palettes and balanced, action-forward framing.

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Main period: 2023 – 2025
Cards illustrated: 19
Most represented era: Scarlet & Violet
Most valuable card: $15.35

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About the artist

Tetsu Kayama’s Pokémon TCG credits span 2023–2025, concentrated in the Scarlet & Violet series. Cards appear in sets such as Paradox Rift, Obsidian Flames, and Paldean Fates, with additional work extending into other contemporary releases. Across these printings, the illustrations consistently favor clear staging and readable silhouettes, keeping the subject immediate even when the scene turns energetic.

Kayama’s visual approach is shaped by whimsical, playful, and cartoon-leaning choices, often paired with lighthearted moods. Compositions tend to sit between balanced and dynamic: simple structures anchor the frame while movement is suggested through pose and directional emphasis. Color is a central tool—frequently vibrant, sometimes pastel, and often harmonized with selective contrast or earthy notes to keep the image crisp. A representative example is Dottler, where character-focused framing and bright, controlled color help the design land with clarity.

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