XY Black Star Promos
About XY Black Star Promos
XY Black Star Promos gathers 216 Promo cards into a single, wide-ranging gallery, dominated by Pokémon (194) with a smaller Trainer presence (22). With 142 Pokémon represented and 37 illustrators credited, the set reads less like a linear sequence and more like a rotating showcase of character moments, special printings, and varied rendering approaches. Visually, the collection trends toward dynamic, illustrative digital work, with bright, high-contrast palettes and a preference for clear subject focus.
The strongest impressions come from energetic, action-led frames and playful, colorful staging, often built around balanced layouts that keep the featured Pokémon centered and legible. Among the visual highlights, Aerodactyl-EX (XY97) and Arceus (XY83) stand out for their punchy presentation within the set’s vivid language. Artist-wise, the roster is led by 5ban Graphics, with substantial contributions from Eske Yoshinob, Naoki Saito, and Ryo Ueda, creating a mix of crisp digital polish and more illustrative character-forward interpretations.
Set profile
Illustrators
The largest share of the set comes from 5ban Graphics, shaping much of its clean, digital-forward presentation. Eske Yoshinob, Naoki Saito, and Ryo Ueda add variety through sharper character rendering, dynamic staging, and polished effects work across multiple promos.
