Pokémon TCG Illustrator · 2011-2023

Satoshi Shirai Pokémon Cards

Satoshi Shirai has illustrated 51 Pokémon TCG cards across 34 sets from 2011 to 2023, most often appearing on Rare cards including 3 cards in Unbroken Bonds.

Top-priced Satoshi Shirai card: Tyranitar
Top card Tyranitar $57.86
Cards illustrated 51 ~4/year over 13 years
Sets worked 34 Top: Unbroken Bonds (3)
ACIV · Artist Index 132.8 +32.8% since Apr 25, 2026
Tracked portfolio $218.80 51/51 cards priced
Alt-art output 0 0% of their cards
Signature rarity Rare 15 cards

Satoshi Shirai's career bookends

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Satoshi Shirai FAQ

Answers pulled from this artist's live Catchinary portfolio.

How many Pokémon cards has Satoshi Shirai illustrated?

51 Pokémon TCG cards across 34 sets between 2011 and 2023, according to the pokemontcg.io illustrator credits.

What is the most valuable Satoshi Shirai card?

Tyranitar from XY Black Star Promos (#XY130, Promo) currently lists at $57.86 market on TCGplayer. It's a Rare print.

Which Pokémon TCG set features the most Satoshi Shirai cards?

Unbroken Bonds is their highest-output set with 3 illustrated cards.

Does Satoshi Shirai do alternate-art or full-art cards?

None of their indexed work falls into the Illustration Rare / Special Illustration Rare / Rainbow / Secret tier. They tend toward standard rarity cards.