Diamond & Pearl

Diamond & Pearl · 2007/05/01 · 130/130 cards

A Pokémon-heavy set with a clear rarity ladder, defined by traditional and cartoonish art, playful moods, and straightforward, readable compositions. Vibrant color is the dominant throughline across the card pool.

Cards130

Pokémon107

Trainers15

Energy8

Illustrators19

Unique Pokémon107

Avg art score60.82

Median art score60.00

Priced cards130

Avg market price$5.01

Median market price$0.70

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Collector note

With 130 cards and a large Common/Uncommon base, the set offers plenty of accessible collecting alongside a smaller tier of holo and LV.X finishes. Torterra LV.X (dp1-122) is the set’s top market card, providing a single focal point for value without defining the whole experience.

Visual identity

The visual language is bright and character-forward: vibrant palettes, soft and pastel accents, and frequent contrasting color choices. Most cards rely on simple, focused layouts—often balanced and centered—creating a clean read, while occasional dynamic compositions add energy without breaking the set’s overall clarity and lighthearted tone.

About Diamond & Pearl

Diamond & Pearl presents a tightly structured 130-card collection: 107 Pokémon cards supported by 15 Trainers and 8 Energy. The rarity spread is broad—Commons and Uncommons form the backbone, with a smaller layer of Rares, Rare Holos, and a handful of Rare Holo LV.X cards. Visually, the set reads cleanly on the page, favoring simple, balanced compositions and clear focal subjects that keep each card immediately legible.

Across the set, traditional and cartoonish approaches dominate, reinforced by playful, lighthearted moods and a vibrant color palette that stays bright even when scenes turn more mysterious. Among the visual highlights, Empoleon (dp1-4) stands out for its overall presentation, with Luxray (dp1-7) and Dialga (dp1-1) also offering strong focal imagery. Artist coverage is led by Ken Sugimori, with substantial contributions from Nakaoka and Kouki Saitou, shaping a consistent, character-forward look across the checklist.

Illustrators

Ken Sugimori is the most represented illustrator in the set, establishing much of its baseline character presentation. Nakaoka and Kouki Saitou also contribute heavily, reinforcing the collection’s consistent, approachable look across the main Pokémon lineup.