Yusuke Shimada — signature work
YS Tyranitar ex δ · Dragon Frontiers · 2006
Illustrator 2006

Yusuke Shimada

Yusuke Shimada is credited in 2006 with a single Pokémon TCG illustration in the EX-era set Dragon Frontiers. The work centers on Tyranitar ex δ, staged with action-forward, character-focused framing and a vibrant, contrasting, electric palette.

Main period
2006
Cards illustrated
1
Most represented era
EX
Most valuable card
$171.05
Tyranitar ex δ · 2006
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About the artist

Yusuke Shimada appears in the Pokémon Trading Card Game record in 2006, with a single known card credit from the EX series. That contribution is found in Dragon Frontiers, where Shimada’s illustration is tied to Tyranitar ex δ.

The image language is direct and kinetic: action-driven composition keeps the subject dominant in the frame, while character-focused staging prioritizes silhouette and impact. A dynamic, illustrative approach is reinforced by intense, energetic mood cues and a color strategy built on vibrant, contrasting, electric tones. Among the most sought-after cards illustrated by Yusuke Shimada is Tyranitar ex δ.

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Best cards by Yusuke Shimada

Curated reading of the corpus — composition, atmosphere, and lasting standing.

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Signature Pokémon

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Defining sets

The sets where Yusuke Shimada’s work appears most often.

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Visual affinities

Recurring elemental and thematic threads across the work.

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Iconic cards

Cards that travel beyond the archive — defining works, frequently cited.

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The full archive

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