Emerald

With 18 illustrators and a wide spread of rarities, Emerald offers both easy-to-build runs and a few higher-end focal cards. Milotic ex (ex9-96) is also the set’s key value point, which can shape how collectors pace completion.

Released: May 2005
Cards: 106 printed
Illustrators: 18
Top card: Milotic ex $376
Series: EX
Era: EX era

78 unique Pokémon 86 Pokémon · 11 Trainer · 10 Energy Average market $20.74

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§ 02 — About Emerald

A look inside the set.

Emerald presents a compact visual collection of 107 cards, dominated by Pokémon illustrations (86) and rounded out with Trainers (11) and Energy (10). The set’s structure is balanced between commons and uncommons, with a substantial layer of holo rares and a smaller group of EX cards, plus a single secret rarity. Across the binder, the art language stays approachable: clear subjects, direct framing, and color that reads quickly.

Stylistically, the set clusters around cartoonish and traditional rendering, frequently pushed with vibrant palettes and lighthearted, energetic moods. Compositions tend to be simple and focused, occasionally breaking into more dynamic action beats. Visual highlights include Gardevoir (ex9-4) and Milotic ex (ex9-96), which stand out within the set’s bright, character-forward rhythm. The illustrator lineup is deep, with repeated contributions that keep the overall look cohesive while still offering shifts in linework and texture.

I · Visual identity

Emerald’s visual identity is clean and upbeat: vibrant, bright color dominates, often softened by pastel or gentle contrast. Most cards use simple, focused, balanced compositions that keep the subject centered and readable, while moods skew playful and energetic with occasional calm or mysterious notes. The prevailing finish feels character-forward, with traditional and cartoonish approaches carrying the set’s consistent clarity.

II · Illustrators

The set is led by frequent contributions from Kouki Saitou, Kagemaru Himeno, Atsuko Nishida, and Mitsuhiro Arita, whose combined output forms much of Emerald’s visual baseline. Their repeated presence helps maintain cohesion across the commons-to-holo range while still allowing subtle shifts in line, color handling, and scene energy.

§ 03 — Featured