With 129 priced cards and a wide rarity spread, the set offers plenty of entry points alongside a smaller tier of premium pulls. The Secret rare N is the key scarcity marker in the checklist.
79 unique Pokémon · 100 Pokémon · 27 Trainer · 2 Energy · Average market $8.25
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Fates Collide (XY) presents 129 cards with a clear structural split: 100 Pokémon, 27 Trainers, and 2 Energy. Its rarity mix is anchored by Commons and Uncommons, then expands into a noticeable layer of EX and Ultra rares, plus a small group of BREAK cards and a single Secret rare. Across the set, the dominant look is bright and approachable—vibrant palettes, contrasting accents, and a steady preference for balanced, focused layouts that keep subjects readable.
The set’s visual highlights cluster around its showcase EX artwork, including Alakazam-EX and Umbreon-EX, where dynamic digital rendering and clean staging take the lead. 5ban Graphics appears most frequently, shaping much of the set’s polished, effects-driven finish, while Ryo Ueda adds crisp, high-energy action framing. For collectors drawn to mood, the prevailing tone stays playful and lighthearted, with occasional turns toward intensity and mystery that add contrast without breaking the overall cohesion.
The visual language is predominantly digital and cartoonish, built on vibrant color with frequent contrasting highlights and occasional pastel softness. Compositions skew balanced and focused—simple staging that keeps characters centered and legible—while select cards introduce more dynamic, action-leaning angles for extra momentum. Overall mood trends playful, lighthearted, and energetic, with brief pockets of intense or mysterious atmosphere for tonal variety.
5ban Graphics leads the set by volume, establishing a consistent, polished digital finish across many key cards. Ryo Ueda is also a major presence, bringing sharper motion and dynamic framing; together they form the clearest throughline in the set’s most effects-forward visuals.
Editorial picks — by visual identity, mood, and the work that defines this set's character.
By the hands behind it, or by the Pokémon featured. Both threads continue across the wider Artchu catalogue.