Yousuke Hirata, CR CG gangs

Yousuke Hirata, CR CG gangs is credited on a small group of Pokémon TCG cards from 2000–2002, appearing in Neo Genesis and Neo Destiny. The work leans playful and cartoonish, with simple, focused compositions and bright, vibrant color handling.

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Main period: 2000 – 2002
Cards illustrated: 3
Most represented era: Neo
Most valuable card: $9.65

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About the artist

Yousuke Hirata, CR CG gangs appears in the Pokémon TCG record from 2000 to 2002, with three known cards credited. The credits sit within the Neo series, including Neo Genesis and Neo Destiny, and include Trainer illustration alongside Pokémon artwork.

Across this small selection, the visual approach reads as playful and lighthearted, often built around simple, focused framing and balanced staging. Bright, vibrant palettes are common, occasionally sharpened by contrasting accents; in other instances the color handling shifts toward muted, earthy, or even monochrome notes. The style mix spans cartoonish illustration with a touch of 3D-rendered or realistic finish depending on the card. Among the most sought-after cards illustrated by Yousuke Hirata, CR CG gangs is Radio Tower{neo4-95}.

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