

Team Magma vs Team Aqua presents a compact 97-card lineup with a strong Pokémon core (77 cards), supported by 17 Trainers and 3 Energy. Its rarity mix is anchored by Commons and Uncommons, then steps up through Rares and Rare Holos into a small group of ex cards and a pair of Secret Rares. Across the set, the dominant look is bright and readable: simple, balanced compositions and clear character focus, most often carried by vibrant palettes with warm and contrasting accents.
The set’s visual tone stays light and energetic, with cartoonish and traditional approaches appearing in near-equal measure. Among the art highlights, Blaziken ex and Raikou ex stand out for their polished presentation within the ex tier. Ken Sugimori leads the illustrator roster by volume, with substantial contributions from Shin-ichi Yoshikawa, Katsura Tabata, and Atsuko Ujiie, giving the collection a steady rhythm of clean character work and approachable, colorful scenes.
Ken Sugimori is the most represented illustrator in the set, establishing a consistent baseline of clean character depiction. Shin-ichi Yoshikawa, Katsura Tabata, and Atsuko Ujiie also appear prominently, collectively reinforcing the set’s preference for clear silhouettes, colorful presentation, and straightforward, focused staging.