Great Encounters

With 106 priced cards and a rarity mix that includes a small LV.X tier, the set offers both broad, accessible collecting and a few higher-rarity focal points. Palkia LV.X (dp4-106) sits at the top of the set’s value range, while much of the checklist remains comparatively modest.

Released: Feb 2008
Cards: 106 printed
Illustrators: 24
Top card: Palkia LV.X $75.48
Series: Diamond & Pearl
Era: Diamond & Pearl era

99 unique Pokémon 100 Pokémon · 6 Trainer Average market $4.47

§ 01 — The full checklist

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§ 02 — About Great Encounters

A look inside the set.

Great Encounters presents a compact 106-card collection with a clear emphasis on Pokémon illustration: 100 Pokémon cards and only six Trainers, with no Energy cards in the set. The rarity spread is broad—Commons and Uncommons form the backbone, supported by a measured run of Rares, Rare Holos, and a small group of LV.X cards. Across the set, the dominant look is cartoonish and traditional, guided by playful, lighthearted moods and a preference for simple, balanced, focused framing.

Within that bright baseline, a few selections introduce a more mysterious register, giving the gallery subtle contrast. Darkrai (dp4-3) stands out as a visual highlight, alongside Blaziken (dp4-1) and Cresselia LV.X (dp4-103), each offering a distinct energy within the set’s generally clean, character-forward staging. The illustrator roster is led by Ken Sugimori and supported by Daisuke Ito, Mitsuhiro Arita, and Kagemaru Himeno, whose combined output helps keep the collection cohesive while still varied in texture and finish.

I · Visual identity

The set’s visual language is bright and character-centric: vibrant and pastel palettes, clean outlines, and simple, focused compositions that keep subjects readable at a glance. Playful and lighthearted moods lead, often paired with balanced layouts; when the tone shifts, it tends toward cooler, more mysterious atmospheres rather than heavy complexity.

II · Illustrators

Ken Sugimori anchors the set with the largest share of illustrations, establishing a consistent, approachable baseline. Daisuke Ito and Mitsuhiro Arita add variety through differing finishes and staging, while Kagemaru Himeno contributes additional character-forward scenes that align with the set’s playful, clear compositional preferences.

§ 03 — Featured