POP Series 2

With only 17 cards, POP Series 2 is approachable to complete, and its Rare-heavy mix gives the checklist a slightly premium tilt. Celebi ex is the clearest value marker in the pricing data, while the rest of the set spans a more even range.

Released: Aug 2005
Cards: 17 printed
Illustrators: 10
Top card: Celebi ex $39.99
Series: POP
Era: EX era

13 unique Pokémon 13 Pokémon · 4 Trainer Average market $13.04

§ 01 — The full checklist

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§ 02 — About POP Series 2

A look inside the set.

POP Series 2 presents a tight, easily surveyed selection: 17 cards split between 13 Pokémon and 4 Trainers, with no Energy cards. The set’s structure is straightforward, and its rarity profile skews toward Rare while still keeping a balanced presence of Uncommon and Common. Visually, it reads as a small gallery of character studies—focused, balanced compositions and simple staging that keep attention on the subject.

Across the set, the dominant mood is playful, supported by cheerful color choices that frequently land in vibrant and pastel ranges. The art direction alternates between anime and traditional illustration, with occasional stylistic outliers adding texture. For visual highlights, Suicune and Venusaur stand out among the highest-rated artworks, while Celebi ex is also a key point of interest and appears as the set’s most valuable card in the available pricing data.

I · Visual identity

The set’s visual language is bright and friendly: vibrant palettes softened by frequent pastels, with simple, balanced layouts that keep the Pokémon front and center. Anime and traditional illustration styles share the spotlight, creating a consistent, character-focused presentation punctuated by occasional dynamic action framing.

II · Illustrators

Ken Sugimori and Kouki Saitou anchor the set’s look through the largest share of illustrations, establishing much of its clean, character-forward tone. Mitsuhiro Arita and Tomokazu Komiya appear in smaller doses, adding contrast through their distinct approaches within the same compact card pool.

§ 03 — Featured