POP Series 5

With only 17 cards, POP Series 5 is approachable to survey as a visual set, yet it still contains a clear premium focal point in Espeon ★. The overall spread mixes straightforward commons with a handful of rarer cards, making condition and completeness meaningful factors for collectors.

Released: Mar 2007
Cards: 17 printed
Illustrators: 8
Top card: Mew δ $248
Series: POP
Era: EX era

12 unique Pokémon 12 Pokémon · 2 Trainer · 3 Energy Average market $238

§ 01 — The full checklist

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§ 02 — About POP Series 5

A look inside the set.

POP Series 5 presents a tightly edited 17-card selection: 12 Pokémon cards, 2 Trainers, and 3 Energy. Its rarity profile is balanced across Rare, Common, and Uncommon, giving the set a steady rhythm rather than a single peak. Across the lineup, the dominant look is cartoonish and digital, with colorful, vibrant palettes and a generally cheerful, lighthearted mood.

Compositionally, the set favors focused character presentation and dynamic staging, often keeping the subject clear against contrasting color fields. Visual highlights include Espeon ★, alongside Lugia and Ho-Oh, which bring a more atmospheric note within the otherwise upbeat register. The illustrator mix is led by Mitsuhiro Arita, with additional presence from Masakazu Fukuda, Takumi Akabane, and Ryo Ueda, creating a consistent throughline while still offering shifts in texture and finish.

I · Visual identity

The set’s visual language is bright and high-contrast, dominated by vibrant, warm, and clean color choices. Artwork trends toward cartoonish and digital rendering, with playful, energetic moods and compositions that keep the subject centered or tightly framed; dynamic poses and simple backgrounds help the characters read quickly and clearly.

II · Illustrators

Mitsuhiro Arita anchors the set with the largest share of illustrations, establishing much of its baseline look. Masakazu Fukuda, Takumi Akabane, and Ryo Ueda add variety in finish and staging while staying aligned with the set’s focused, colorful presentation.

§ 03 — Featured