Crimson Invasion

With 126 priced cards and a strong common-to-holo foundation, the set offers plenty of entry points alongside a smaller band of Ultra, Rainbow, and Secret rarities. Gyarados-GX (sm4-112) sits at the top of the set’s value range, while many cards remain easy to sample for the art alone.

Released: Nov 2017
Cards: 111 printed
Illustrators: 41
Top card: Gyarados-GX $50.48
Series: Sun & Moon
Era: Sun & Moon era

90 unique Pokémon 108 Pokémon · 14 Trainer · 4 Energy Average market $2.93

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§ 02 — About Crimson Invasion

A look inside the set.

Crimson Invasion presents a broad, Pokémon-forward gallery: 126 cards with 108 Pokémon, supported by 14 Trainer cards and 4 Energy. Its rarity mix runs from a deep common and uncommon base through rares, holos, and multiple GX tiers, including Rainbow and Secret cards. Across the set, the dominant look is vibrant and colorful, often cartoonish and digitally rendered, with a steady preference for balanced, simple layouts that keep the subject clear.

Among the set’s visual highlights, Alolan Exeggutor-GX (sm4-118) stands out for its high-impact presentation, with Alolan Golem-GX (sm4-113) and Buzzwole-GX (sm4-115) close behind as similarly bold focal pieces. The illustrator roster is large (41 credited), and the overall finish is shaped by frequent contributions from 5ban Graphics, whose clean, graphic approach aligns with the set’s energetic mood and action-ready framing.

I · Visual identity

Vibrant color dominates, often pushed with contrasting accents and occasional pastel softness. The prevailing language is cartoonish and colorful digital illustration, framed in balanced, focused compositions that read quickly; when the set turns dynamic, it favors clean action cues and foreground emphasis over dense background detail.

II · Illustrators

5ban Graphics is the most present name in the set, providing a consistent digital sheen across many key rarities. Supporting that backbone, Kouki Saitou, Mitsuhiro Arita, and kirisAki add variety in linework and character handling while staying aligned with the set’s clear, high-saturation presentation.

§ 03 — Featured