Great exclusive illustrations in Pokemon Pocket's Genetic Apex expansion

summary

• Machamp ex A1 #278 Astral Radiance stands out with a bold, modernist design inspired by the expansion.

• Snorlax A1 #250 features a unique top-down view, possibly inspired by water-themed Snorlax illustrations.

• Squirtle A1 #232 is enthralled with adorable swimming art and probably shares scenes with Sowsow's illustration.

Nothing beats the thrill of pulling in a new rare card Pokemon TCG Pocket. Since true rarities (Crown Rarities and Immersive Cards) are frustratingly unlikely to appear in casual booster packs, players naturally turn their attention to another rare group: Full art editions. The Genetic Apex expansion includes 60 full-art cards, including gold (crown), immersive, and rainbow-birded cards. The new mini-set, Mythical Island, expands this list with more art variations, but we'll save those for another list.

Ranking criteria

The following list ranks five of the most popular full art variants Pokemon TCG PocketJust based on your art style. This ranking is not related to the current position of these Pokemon in the competitive tier lists but is purely focused on the beauty of the artwork.

Please note that this list includes exclusive illustrations from the Genetic Apex expansion, so the Mythical Island full-art cards are not included.

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Machamp ex A1 #278 (rainbow-bordered)

Illustrator: Akira Egawa

• Rarity: Two stars
• Booster pack: Charizard
• Possible inspiration: Machamp VMAX in Astral Radiance expansion pack designed by N-DESIGN Inc.

The rainbow-bordered Machamp X card stands out with its bold design. Fluorescent colors and messy lines give this version a modernist look, a departure from the more traditional styles seen in the classics. Pokemon TCG cards. It is probably N-DESIGN Inc. by Machamp was inspired by the design of the VMAX, which was released in the Astral Radiance expansion.

Among all Machamp pre-versions in real life Pokemon TCGN-DESIGN's illustration is the only one with such a bold color approach. Most of the other cards feature Machamp with his usual color palette, which makes this complete art feel even more unique.

4

Snorlax A1 #250

Illustrator: HYOGONOSUKE

• Rarity: a star
• Booster pack: Pikachu
• Possible inspiration: 1) Illustration of 0313 in the Lost Origins expansion, 2) Illustration of Gosan in the Scarlet and Violet Promo Card expansion

Snorlax leaves little room for creativity, as it mostly sticks to its signature pose of sleeping and snoring in pictures. However, the full art version of Snorlax in Pokemon TCG Pocket The game went viral shortly after its release for a cute reason: fans realized that this particular card showed a top-down view of the scene depicted in three different illustrations of Odysseus, Bellsprout, and Venonat.

It is not clear which origin Pokemon TCG The illustration inspired this Snorlax full art, but there are two possible sources: 0313's design from the Lost Origins expansion and Gosan's illustration from the Scarlet and Violet promo cards expansion. Both cards show Snorlax lying near a bed of water, as in the full art the pocketwhich depicts a Snorlax snorting in a dock.

3

Squirtle A1 #232

Illustrator: Taira Akitsu

• Rarity: a star
• Booster pack: Pikachu
• Possible inspiration: Squirtle illustration in the Pokemon TCG: Pokemon GO expansion by Sowsow.

The gorgeous illustration of Squirtle's full art card is too adorable to ignore. This one-star card offers a glimpse into the cute creature's daily life, showing it doing its favorite activity: swimming. What makes this variant special is that it appears to depict the same scenes that fans saw in Soso's Squirtle illustration of the Pokemon TCG: Pokemon Go expansion. The river and floral background look similar, although the two cards have different art styles, making it difficult to confirm their connection.

Taira Akitsu, the illustrator of Squirtle A1 #232, has become a popular artist. Pokemon community in the last few years. They have illustrated over 50 cards for the physical TCG and have three designs Pokemon PocketOne of the best Fire-type cards, along with Full-Art Squirtle, Full-Art, Broke (A1 #224), and Full-Art Rapidash. the pocket.

2

Porygon A1 #249

Illustrator: Akira Komaya

• Rarity: a star
• Booster pack: Mewtwo
• Possible inspirationIllustration of Porigan in the Paradox Rift expansion by Taiga Kayama.

A fan of physics Pokemon TCG Learn how Porygon illustrations span a wide range of art styles. However, the full art version of this Pokemon in the pocket Really stands out with its unique 2D style and color palette. The design is likely inspired by Taiga Kayama's Paradox Rift illustration of Porygon, which emphasizes turning Porygon into a 2D character reminiscent of Disney animation.

in Pokemon PocketIn the full art version, Porygon is depicted as celebrating, performing a walkdown or final bow while surrounded by food and sweets. While fans know that Porrigan is an artificial Pokemon that is able to survive without eating or drinking, Pokemon Lorre also confirms that he can accept food if offered.

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Eevee A1 #248

Illustrator: Sowsow

• Rarity: a star
• Booster pack: Pikachu
• Possible inspiration: Illustration of Eevee in the Twilight Masquerade expansion by Narumi Sato.

With so many gorgeous full-art variants Pokemon PocketChoosing the best card is an overwhelming challenge. Despite this, Eevee's A1 #248 can easily claim the championship for its vintage art style and laid-back vibes. Sowsow looks physically inspired by Eevee's Twilight Masquerade version. Pokemon TCGCharacterizing the same style and possibly the same location.

What elevates the full-art variant of Eevee is its hand-drawn style. This illustration stands out as one of the few cards that preserves the classic TCG feel without digital glamour, glitter, shine, or “immersive” effects. Instead, it showcases the artistry of simple yet admirable drawings. Eevee of Sowsow in full art Pokemon Pocket Soft lines and colorful pencils capture the same nostalgic feeling through the color style.

Players who enjoyed the art style of Eevee A1 #248 will appreciate Tomokazu Komiya's illustration of Golbat. It evokes the same nostalgic vibes but with more abstraction in Pokemon design.