CURRENTDetective Pikachu

Detective Pikachu

Sun & Moon · 2019/04/05 · 18/18 cards

A tightly edited, all-Pokémon mini set centered on realistic 3D render illustration. Vibrant color and focused compositions create a consistent, character-forward presentation across the full 18 cards.

Cards18

Pokémon18

Trainers0

Energy0

Illustrators2

Unique Pokémon18

Avg art score77.56

Median art score80.00

Priced cards18

Avg market price$2.22

Median market price$0.77

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Collector note

With only 18 cards and two credited studios, the set is straightforward to complete and reads well as a single visual collection. Charizard{det1-5} is the primary value outlier, while much of the checklist sits in more accessible territory.

Visual identity

Realistic 3D render imagery leads, supported by a bright, vibrant palette and frequent high-clarity subject framing. Most scenes keep the Pokémon close to the viewer—focused, foreground-weighted, and cleanly lit—while dynamic poses and contrasting color accents add movement without breaking the set’s cohesive, playful tone.

About Detective Pikachu

Detective Pikachu presents an 18-card lineup with no Trainers or Energy, keeping attention squarely on character imagery. The set’s structure is clean and contained: a small spread of Commons and Rares, plus a handful of Rare Ultra cards, all illustrated by just two credited studios. Across the checklist, each Pokémon appears once, giving the collection a gallery-like rhythm rather than repetition.

Visually, the set is dominated by realistic 3D render work with a consistently vibrant palette and a preference for focused, foreground-led compositions. The prevailing mood is playful, often paired with dynamic staging and occasional touches of whimsy or mystery. Among the visual highlights, Mewtwo{det1-12} stands out for its presence, while Charizard{det1-5} and Greninja{det1-9} add sharper motion and contrast within the same polished, cinematic finish.

Illustrators

The artwork is split between MPC Film and Framestore, the only credited illustrators in the set. Their combined output maintains a consistent 3D, realistic finish, with MPC Film contributing the larger share and Framestore rounding out the remaining cards.