Next Destinies

With 28 illustrators and a wide rarity ladder, the set offers both breadth for set-building and a handful of higher-tier chase cards. Reshiram-EX (bw4-95) sits at the top of the set’s market range, while much of the checklist remains comparatively accessible.

Released: Feb 2012
Cards: 99 printed
Illustrators: 28
Top card: Reshiram-EX $324
Series: Black & White
Era: Black & White era

83 unique Pokémon 95 Pokémon · 6 Trainer · 2 Energy Average market $18.58

§ 01 — The full checklist

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§ 02 — About Next Destinies

A look inside the set.

Next Destinies presents a broad, character-led gallery: 103 cards with the emphasis firmly on Pokémon artwork, supported by a small Trainer and Energy presence. The set’s visual rhythm is defined by vibrant color, frequent balanced layouts, and clear focal points—an approachable structure that keeps most scenes readable even when action and motion enter the frame. Across rarities, the collection moves from straightforward commons and uncommons into holo and EX treatments, creating a steady shift in intensity without changing the overall clarity.

Among the set’s visual highlights, Chandelure appears twice as a standout subject, including Chandelure (bw4-101), where the mood turns more mysterious while staying color-forward. The art direction is reinforced by a mix of digital and playful styles, with energetic, lighthearted moods dominating the set’s tone. 5ban Graphics anchors a large share of the card art, while Naoki Saito and Ryo Ueda add variety through sharper rendering and more dynamic staging.

I · Visual identity

The dominant look is vibrant and colorful, often paired with simple, balanced compositions that keep the subject centered and readable. Lighthearted and energetic moods lead, with occasional turns toward intensity or mystery; contrasting and pastel accents appear regularly, giving many cards a bright, clean finish even in action-forward scenes.

II · Illustrators

5ban Graphics contributes the largest share of illustrations, setting a consistent digital baseline across the set. Naoki Saito and Ryo Ueda are also prominent, bringing complementary approaches—one leaning toward crisp character presentation, the other toward more dynamic, action-oriented framing.

§ 03 — Featured