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Kalos Starter Set

XY · 2013/11/08 · 39/39 cards
A small, character-forward XY set defined by vibrant color, simple balanced compositions, and a blend of cartoonish illustration with frequent 3D-rendered presentation.
Cards39
Pokémon33
Trainers6
Energy0
Illustrators11
Unique Pokémon32
Avg art score65.77
Median art score68.00
Priced cards39
Avg market price$2.26
Median market price$0.80
Collector note
With only 39 cards and every card priced in the dataset, the set reads as an easy-to-survey visual collection with a clear mix of modest staples and a single higher-priced anchor in Snorlax. The tight scope makes it well-suited to collectors who prefer compact, cohesive lineups.
Visual identity
The dominant language is bright and upbeat: vibrant color leads almost every card, with playful, cheerful moods and lighthearted energy. Compositions stay simple and balanced, often foreground-focused with clear, centered subjects; backgrounds are typically minimal or lightly natural, keeping attention on silhouette and expression. The overall finish alternates between cartoonish, whimsical illustration and a clean 3D-render look.

About Kalos Starter Set

Kalos Starter Set presents a tight, approachable snapshot of the XY era: 39 cards total, with the focus placed firmly on Pokémon (33 cards) and a small supporting group of Trainers (6). The set’s visual structure is straightforward—clean, centered reads and balanced layouts dominate—making each card feel like a clear character study rather than a dense scene.

Across the artwork, playful and cheerful moods lead, supported by a consistently vibrant palette that occasionally softens into pastel or warm tones. The most visually highlighted card in the set is Snorlax, while Chespin and Delphox also stand out as strong art picks within the lineup. Much of the set’s look is shaped by 5ban Graphics, whose presence anchors the collection’s frequent 3D-render aesthetic and crisp, readable presentation.

Illustrators

5ban Graphics is the primary visual driver of the set by volume, establishing much of its crisp, 3D-rendered consistency. Supporting contributions from Akira Komayama, Mitsuhiro Arita, and Kagemaru Himeno add variety in illustrative touch while staying within the set’s clear, character-first presentation.

Format

Printed total39
Set total39
SeriesXY
Release2013/11/08

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Naoki Saito
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Kagemaru Himeno
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Shin Nagasawa
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Kagemaru Himeno
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Akira Komayama
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Naoyo Kimura
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Kouki Saitou
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Akira Komayama
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Mitsuhiro Arita
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Ken Sugimori