If you’re diving into the world of Pokemon TCG Pocket and have a keen interest in revisiting some classic card artwork, there’s an exciting new fan-made website you’ll want to check out.
The Pokemon Trading Card Game, an enduring companion to the original video games, boasts a rich history with thousands of cards released over the years. With such an overwhelming collection, tracking them down can be quite the challenge. Fortunately, a dedicated fan has brilliantly addressed this by creating a site called The Art of Pokemon Cards. This impressive fansite is committed to documenting every single Japanese Pokemon card ever crafted. Yes, you read that right—every single one! From the historic Base Set all the way to the latest releases, the site offers a beautifully organized display for your perusal.
But there’s more than just Pokemon card art awaiting your curiosity. The site also features a wealth of official artwork and scans, plus fan art contributions by TCG artists. You can delve into cards by specific artists, discover favorite Pokemon characters’ card histories, and more. While navigation could be smoother—there’s no search option as of yet—the sheer volume and dedication to cataloging such an extensive collection are truly commendable.
The creator shared their inspiration and journey on Twitter, explaining the personal motivation behind the project: “Years ago I wanted a place to scroll through all Japanese Pokémon cards, see a card’s artist and learn what other artwork they’ve made. I wanted it so badly that I’ve spent hundreds of hours learning development making it happen slowly on weeknights and weekends…” The scale of this site is staggering, with more than 23,000 cards cataloged, over 2,000 products and artworks, 500-plus illustrators, and comprehensive coverage of every Pokemon in the up-to-date Pokedex.
It’s easy to get lost in this veritable treasure trove of Pokemon history. So perhaps just as well, I should get back to playing Pokemon TCG Pocket and focus on scoring some seriously good pulls!
