Guardians Rising
About Guardians Rising
Guardians Rising presents a large, illustration-forward collection within Sun & Moon, totaling 180 cards and led by Pokémon artwork across 148 entries, supported by 28 Trainer cards and 4 Energy. Its rarity profile ranges from Common and Uncommon through multiple premium tiers, creating a set that reads as both a wide survey and a concentrated gallery of highlights. Across the card pool, the prevailing look is colorful and digital, with cartoonish, whimsical touches and an overall upbeat tone.
Compositionally, the set favors balanced and focused staging, often keeping subjects clear in the frame while reserving bursts of motion for more dynamic scenes. Among the visual standouts, Sylveon-GX (sm2-158) and Alolan Ninetales-GX (sm2-22) show the set’s preference for vibrant palettes and clean readability. Artist coverage is extensive, with a strong presence from 5ban Graphics alongside a varied supporting roster that helps the collection shift between playful simplicity and more illustrative detail.
Set profile
Illustrators
The set is anchored by 5ban Graphics as the most frequent contributor, shaping much of the collection’s clean, digital look. Supporting volume from Toyste Beach, Yoshinobu Saito, and Kouki Saitou adds variety in texture and staging while staying aligned with the set’s bright, playful visual direction.
