Featured illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

1999–present · Known for Neo-era classics — Espeon, Umbreon, Lugia · 656 cards across 127 sets

The dreamlike hand behind some of the most beloved Neo-era cards.

Style: Ethereal, soft-focus, dreamlikeNeo DiscoveryNeo RevelationNeo DestinyAquapolisSkyridge

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A quietly beloved name

Himeno has illustrated Pokémon cards since the Neo era and is one of the most fondly remembered artists among long-time collectors. His Neo-era Espeon and Umbreon are touchstone cards that fans have chased for over two decades.

Dreamlike and soft

His signature is an ethereal, slightly soft-focus look — glowing light, gentle gradients, and a calm mood that sets his cards apart from punchier modern art. They feel nostalgic even when they're new.

Built for a serene page

Because his palette is so soothing, Himeno cards group beautifully into a calm, cohesive display — the kind of page you linger on rather than flip past.

Build a binder page

A Himeno page leans nostalgic and serene — group soft, glowing cards together and let the dreamy palette do the work.

Collector tip

Vintage Himeno holos (especially the Neo Eeveelutions) carry real value, but he's illustrated cards across many later sets too — a mix of old and new makes a great career-spanning page.

Where their work lives

656 cards across 127 sets, 1999–2024.

Jungle · 23 Team Rocket · 22 Legendary Collection · 20 Fossil · 18 Platinum · 15 Black & White · 13

Every card by Kagemaru Himeno · 656

Tap any card to view it larger and jump to its set or Pokémon.

Woobat

Paldean Fates · 2024

Mimikyu

Paldean Fates · 2024

Tatsugiri

Paldean Fates · 2024

Wigglytuff

Paldean Fates · 2024

Tinkaton

Paldean Fates · 2024

Sneasel

Paldean Fates · 2024

Greedent

Paldean Fates · 2024

Grubbin

Temporal Forces · 2024

Venonat

151 · 2023

Venomoth

151 · 2023

Seel

Crown Zenith · 2023

Radiant Eternatus

Crown Zenith · 2023

Tynamo

Obsidian Flames · 2023

Zigzagoon

Obsidian Flames · 2023

Fuecoco

Paldea Evolved · 2023

Mimikyu

Paldea Evolved · 2023

Sneasel

Paldea Evolved · 2023

Spewpa

Scarlet & Violet · 2023

Indeedee

Scarlet & Violet · 2023

Maschiff

Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos · 2023

Hisuian Basculin

Astral Radiance · 2022

Hisuian Avalugg

Astral Radiance · 2022

Hisuian Arcanine

Astral Radiance · 2022

Hisuian Qwilfish

Astral Radiance · 2022

Torkoal

Brilliant Stars · 2022

Prinplup

Brilliant Stars · 2022

Silcoon

Lost Origin · 2022

Banette

Lost Origin · 2022

Venomoth

Silver Tempest · 2022

Radiant Tsareena

Silver Tempest · 2022

Victini V

Battle Styles · 2021

Phoebe

Battle Styles · 2021

Secret

Phoebe

Battle Styles · 2021

Dark Gyarados

Celebrations: Classic Collection · 2021

Cleffa

Celebrations: Classic Collection · 2021

_____'s Pikachu

Celebrations: Classic Collection · 2021

Haunter

Chilling Reign · 2021

Malamar

Chilling Reign · 2021

Hoppip

Evolving Skies · 2021

Lilligant

Evolving Skies · 2021

Cryogonal

Evolving Skies · 2021

Galarian Articuno

Evolving Skies · 2021

Florges

Evolving Skies · 2021

Virizion

Fusion Strike · 2021

Gossifleur

Fusion Strike · 2021

Heliolisk

Fusion Strike · 2021

Charmander

McDonald's Collection 2021 · 2021

Totodile

McDonald's Collection 2021 · 2021

Frosmoth

Shining Fates · 2021