Tomoko Wakai

Tomoko Wakai is credited on Pokémon TCG cards in 2005, with three known illustrations appearing in the EX series set Deoxys. The work centers on Psychic and Darkness Pokémon, using contrasting, vibrant color and focused, character-forward compositions.

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Main period: 2005
Cards illustrated: 3
Most represented era: EX
Most valuable card: $21.67

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About the artist

Tomoko Wakai is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards in 2005. In this dataset, three known illustrations are recorded, all appearing in the EX series set Deoxys. The credited Pokémon include Crawdaunt, Dusclops, and Duskull, spanning Psychic and Darkness types.

Across these cards, Wakai’s approach is described through cartoonish, playful, and occasionally mysterious moods, paired with focused compositions and moments of action-driven staging. Color is consistently built around contrast, with vibrant accents and occasional purple or softer tones supporting character clarity. Among the most sought-after cards illustrated by Tomoko Wakai is Crawdaunt (Deoxys 6).

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