Hidden Legends

With 102 priced cards and a wide rarity spread, the set offers both easy binder-building through commons/uncommons and selective chase through holo rares and EX holos. Regirock ex{ex5-98} sits at the top of the set’s value range, while much of the checklist remains comparatively accessible.

Released: Jun 2004
Cards: 101 printed
Illustrators: 21
Top card: Regirock ex $400
Series: EX
Era: EX era

84 unique Pokémon 93 Pokémon · 9 Trainer Average market $18.76

§ 01 — The full checklist

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§ 02 — About Hidden Legends

A look inside the set.

Hidden Legends presents itself as a broad visual survey, with 102 cards dominated by Pokémon artwork (93) and a small supporting layer of Trainers (9). The set’s structure is anchored by commons and uncommons, then lifted by a substantial band of holo rares and a smaller run of Rare Holo EX cards, plus one secret rare. Across the binder, the prevailing look is cartoonish and playful, often delivered through traditional-feeling illustration and simple, focused compositions.

The mood stays largely lighthearted and cheerful, with occasional turns toward calm or mysterious notes. Color is a defining constant: vibrant palettes lead, with pastel and contrasting accents adding variety without breaking cohesion. For visual highlights, Banette{ex5-1} and Groudon ex{ex5-93} stand out as high-scoring artworks within the set’s range. Among the most represented artists, Mitsuhiro Arita and Atsuko Nishida help define the collection’s approachable character-driven presentation.

I · Visual identity

Hidden Legends favors clean, character-forward images: simple and focused layouts, balanced framing, and occasional dynamic poses. The dominant palette is vibrant, frequently softened by pastel tones, with contrasting color used for emphasis rather than drama. Overall moods skew playful and lighthearted, with brief pockets of calm or mystery that add texture without shifting the set’s upbeat baseline.

II · Illustrators

Mitsuhiro Arita and Atsuko Nishida are the most frequent names in the set, shaping much of its character-centric readability. Midori Harada and Kagemaru Himeno also appear prominently, reinforcing the collection’s playful, traditional-leaning illustration mix across multiple rarities.

§ 03 — Featured