C catchinary.

Pokémon TCG Illustrator · 2003-2025

Ryo Ueda Pokémon Cards

Ryo Ueda has illustrated 464 Pokémon TCG cards across 87 sets from 2003 to 2025, most often appearing on Uncommon cards including 13 cards in Power Keepers. Alt-art output: 18 Illustration/Special/Rainbow/Secret Rare cards.

Top-priced Ryo Ueda card: Rocket's Zapdos ex
Top card Rocket's Zapdos ex $1079.99
Cards illustrated 464 ~20/year over 23 years
Sets worked 87 Top: Power Keepers (13)
ACIV · Artist Index 149.2 +49.2% since Apr 25, 2026
Tracked portfolio $36235.05 457/464 cards priced
Alt-art output 18 4% of their cards
Signature rarity Uncommon 183 cards

Ryo Ueda's career bookends

First tracked · 2003 Deoxys
Deoxys Call of Legends · #2
Peak year · 2003 (121) Rocket's Zapdos ex
Rocket's Zapdos ex Team Rocket Returns · #106
Alt-art flagship Celebi ex
Celebi ex Unseen Forces · Rare Secret
Latest tracked · 2025 Palkia LV.X
Palkia LV.X 30th Celebration: Classic Collection · #106

Top 5 most valuable

  1. #1 Rocket's Zapdos ex
    Rocket's Zapdos ex Team Rocket Returns · Rare Holo EX
    $1079.99
  2. #2 Celebi ex
    Celebi ex Unseen Forces · Rare Secret
    $999.99
  3. #3 Rocket's Moltres ex
    Rocket's Moltres ex Team Rocket Returns · Rare Holo EX
    $999.99
  4. #4 Rayquaza
    Rayquaza Call of Legends · Rare Holo
    $995.50
  5. #5 Rayquaza ex
    Rayquaza ex Nintendo Black Star Promos · Promo
    $800.00

Most-drawn Pokémon

  1. #1 Rare Candy
    Rare Candy 9 prints illustrated
    ×9
  2. #2 Gym Badge
    Gym Badge 8 prints illustrated
    ×8
  3. #3 Latios
    Latios 7 prints illustrated
    ×7
  4. #4 Rayquaza
    Rayquaza 6 prints illustrated
    ×6
  5. #5 Switch
    Switch 6 prints illustrated
    ×6

Full Ryo Ueda Pokémon card gallery

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Ryo Ueda FAQ

Answers pulled from this artist's live Catchinary portfolio.

How many Pokémon cards has Ryo Ueda illustrated?

464 Pokémon TCG cards across 87 sets between 2003 and 2025, according to the pokemontcg.io illustrator credits.

What is the most valuable Ryo Ueda card?

Rocket's Zapdos ex from Team Rocket Returns (#106, Rare Holo EX) currently lists at $1079.99 market on TCGplayer. It's a Uncommon print.

Which Pokémon TCG set features the most Ryo Ueda cards?

Power Keepers is their highest-output set with 13 illustrated cards.

Does Ryo Ueda do alternate-art or full-art cards?

Yes. 18 of 464 cards (4%) are Illustration Rare, Special Illustration Rare, Rainbow, Secret, or Full Art prints.

Illustrators who worked alongside Ryo Ueda

Other Pokémon TCG artists with cards in Power Keepers, ranked by how much of that set they contributed.