Dragon Vault

Black & White · 2012/10/05 · 20/21 cards

A tightly edited dragon-focused mini-set with an overwhelmingly Rare Holo makeup and a clear emphasis on readable, character-first illustration. Bright color and simple, focused compositions unify the selection.

Cards21

Pokémon18

Trainers3

Energy0

Illustrators17

Unique Pokémon14

Avg art score71.52

Median art score70.00

Priced cards21

Avg market price$7.87

Median market price$3.29

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Collector note

With only 21 cards and a heavy Rare Holo profile, the set is straightforward to survey and satisfying to compare by art variations within a small cast. Kyurem (dv1-21) stands out as the set’s top market card, while the rest offers a broad range of approachable picks.

Visual identity

Dragon Vault’s visual language is bright and high-contrast, built around vibrant color and clean, focused framing. Most scenes keep the subject centered and readable, pairing simple or balanced compositions with bursts of dynamic motion; the overall mood trends playful and energetic, with occasional serene or dreamy pauses.

About Dragon Vault

Dragon Vault condenses its idea into a small, highly uniform release: 21 cards total, with 18 Pokémon and just 3 Trainers, and a rarity profile dominated by Rare Holo. The selection leans on a concentrated cast—Dratini, Dragonair, Axew, and Fraxure appear multiple times—giving the set a cohesive rhythm rather than a broad survey. Visually, the cards favor clarity: focused subjects, simple staging, and balanced layouts that keep attention on silhouette and motion.

The prevailing look is colorful and cartoonish, often playful and energetic, with vibrant palettes and frequent contrast. Dynamic angles appear, but they’re typically contained within clean, readable frames. Among the set’s visual highlights are Dragonair (dv1-4) and Rayquaza (dv1-11), both emblematic of the set’s bright, character-led approach. Artist credits are spread across 17 illustrators, with repeated contributions helping maintain a consistent surface finish across the mini-set.

Illustrators

Ryo Ueda and 5ban Graphics lead the set by count, anchoring its consistent, polished look across multiple cards. Single-card appearances from artists like Naoki Saito and Mitsuhiro Arita add subtle shifts in line, texture, and character presence without breaking the set’s cohesive, colorful tone.