POP Series 3

With only 17 cards and a Rare-leaning distribution, POP Series 3 is approachable to survey while still offering a few clear visual standouts. Blastoise is also the set’s top-priced card, creating a modest spread between entry cards and the key chase.

Released: Apr 2006
Cards: 17 printed
Illustrators: 9
Top card: Blastoise $122
Series: POP
Era: EX era

15 unique Pokémon 15 Pokémon · 2 Trainer Average market $19.00

§ 01 — The full checklist

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§ 02 — About POP Series 3

A look inside the set.

POP Series 3 presents a tightly edited 17-card snapshot: 15 Pokémon cards and 2 Trainers, with a rarity spread that favors Rares alongside Uncommons and Commons. Visually, the set leans toward clarity and immediacy—most illustrations are built on simple, balanced layouts that keep the subject readable at a glance. Color is a defining throughline, with vibrant palettes appearing across the majority of the cards, often supported by warm, bright, or pastel accents.

The prevailing tone is lighthearted and cheerful, with playful energy more common than drama. Among the visual highlights, Ho-Oh ex and Blastoise stand out as focal points for collectors browsing by illustration. Artist coverage is concentrated, led by Masakazu Fukuda, with substantial contributions from Mitsuhiro Arita and Midori Harada; together they shape much of the set’s friendly, character-forward look.

I · Visual identity

The set’s visual language is bright and buoyant: predominantly cartoonish, playful illustration with vibrant palettes and frequent warm or pastel notes. Compositions are mostly simple and balanced, prioritizing clear silhouettes and straightforward staging, with occasional dynamic moments adding lift without breaking the overall calm readability.

II · Illustrators

Masakazu Fukuda leads the set’s artist roster by volume, supported by Mitsuhiro Arita and Midori Harada as the next most present voices. Sumiyoshi Kizuki adds additional variety across a smaller share of the cards, rounding out a compact illustrator lineup.

§ 03 — Featured