Noble Victories

With 21 illustrators and a wide spread of rarities, Noble Victories offers both breadth for set-building and a few clear visual standouts. The most valuable card is N (bw3-101), which can shape the set’s upper end while much of the checklist remains more accessible.

Released
Nov 2011
Cards
101 printed
Illustrators
21
Top card
N $237
Series
Black & White
Era
Platinum / HGSS era

76 unique Pokémon 94 Pokémon · 8 Trainer Average market $7.17

§ 01 — The full checklist

Browse the 101 cards.

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Showing 102 of 102 cards
Rarity
Sewaddle
Swadloon
Leavanny
Petilil
Lilligant
Dwebble
Crustle
Karrablast
Foongus
Amoonguss
Shelmet
Accelgor
Virizion
Victini
Victini
§ 02 — About Noble Victories

A look inside the set.

Noble Victories presents a broad, Pokémon-forward gallery: 102 cards with 94 Pokémon and a compact Trainer section. The rarity structure is weighted toward Commons and Uncommons, then steps into Rares and a modest run of holo and ultra cards, plus a single secret. Across the set, the dominant look is cartoonish and colorful, with a consistent preference for simple, balanced layouts that keep the subject readable at a glance.

The set’s visual highlights include Victini (bw3-43), Virizion (bw3-13), and Chandelure (bw3-60), each aligning with the collection’s energetic, vibrant palette while offering distinct character presence. Artist coverage is deep, with frequent contributions from 5ban Graphics and Kagemaru Himeno, alongside strong representation from Kouki Saitou and Naoki Saito. Together, they reinforce a house style that favors playful mood, clean focal points, and occasional dynamic framing without losing clarity.

I · Visual identity

The prevailing visual language is bright and upbeat: vibrant palettes dominate, often supported by pastel or contrasting accents. Compositions tend to be simple, balanced, and tightly focused on the character, with dynamic moments used selectively for energy rather than complexity; the overall effect is clean, playful, and easy to read.

II · Illustrators

The set is led in volume by 5ban Graphics and Kagemaru Himeno, with substantial contributions from Kouki Saitou and Naoki Saito. Their combined output establishes a consistent mix of digital polish and character-forward illustration, keeping the collection cohesive across its wide Pokémon roster.

§ 04 — Entry points

Two ways in.

By the hands behind it, or by the Pokémon featured. Both threads continue across the wider Artchu catalogue.

Notable illustrators from Noble Victories

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Notable Pokémon featured

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