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Cutest Hajime Kusajima Pokémon Cards for Your Binder

Cutest Pokémon illustrated by Hajime Kusajima — ranked for binder appeal, pastel aesthetics, and collector display potential.

2025-09-01

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Looking for adorable binder inspiration within the Hajime Kusajima theme? This Pink Binder roundup highlights Lickilicky, Ralts, Luvdisc, Kirlia, and Florges — each with its own in-depth Pokémon card guide so you can compare artwork, sets, and display ideas without endless searching.

This list ranks Pokémon illustrated by Hajime Kusajima by Pink Binder cute-taxonomy tags (Pink Brigade, Babies, Tiny & Adorable, pastel icons, and similar) — not by TCG price or competitive meta. Card art by Hajime Kusajima is shown throughout.

Mini binder spread

A 3×3 spread across two pages — four Michi Method scenes (two per page, random wide slots; each spans two side-by-side pockets) plus one chase card per ranked Pokémon in the open singles. Layout is seeded per post so it stays consistent on rebuild; not print-ready.

Left page

Supreme Victors

Common

Sandstorm

Common

Supreme Victors

Rare

Unleashed

Rare

Dragons Exalted

Rare

Unleashed

Common

Power Keepers

Rare

Ruby & Sapphire

Uncommon

Emerald

Common

Right page

Furious Fists

Uncommon

Stormfront

Common

Phantom Forces

Common

Sandstorm

Uncommon

Emerald

Common

Sandstorm

Common

Expedition Base Set

Rare

BREAKthrough

Rare

Expedition Base Set

Common

Cutest picks for your binder

Illustrator card art ranked for display charm — card picks for each species are below.

  1. #1
    Official Lickilicky artwork
    Lickilicky#0463
    Normal

    Lickilicky earns a top cute slot thanks to Pink Binder’s round and squishy and valentines and love tags — perfect for pastel binder spreads and soft illustration hunts.

    Full Lickilicky card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Lickilicky cards

    Lickilicky Rare from Unbroken Bonds
    Lickilicky Rare Holo from Secret Wonders
    Lickilicky Uncommon from Triumphant
  2. #2
    Official Ralts artwork
    Ralts#0280
    PsychicFairy

    Ralts is a go-to when you want charm over chase-price hype — we rank it here for aesthetic binder appeal, not tournament clout.

    Full Ralts card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Ralts cards

    Ralts Rare Shiny from Hidden Fates Shiny Vault
    Ralts Common from Lost Thunder
    Ralts Common from Cosmic Eclipse
  3. #3
    Official Luvdisc artwork
    Luvdisc#0370
    Water

    Collectors love Luvdisc for cozy display energy: rendezvous pokémon, round shapes, and artwork that reads adorable rather than intimidating on a page.

    Full Luvdisc card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Luvdisc cards

    Luvdisc Common from Celestial Storm
    Luvdisc Common from Great Encounters
    Luvdisc Rare from Crystal Guardians
  4. #4
    Official Kirlia artwork
    Kirlia#0281
    PsychicFairy

    Kirlia earns a top cute slot thanks to Pink Binder’s fairy tale and valentines and love tags — perfect for pastel binder spreads and soft illustration hunts.

    Full Kirlia card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Kirlia cards

    Kirlia Rare Shiny from Hidden Fates Shiny Vault
    Kirlia Uncommon from Cosmic Eclipse
    Kirlia Uncommon from Legendary Treasures
  5. #5
    Official Florges artwork
    Florges#0671
    Fairy

    Florges is a go-to when you want charm over chase-price hype — we rank it here for aesthetic binder appeal, not tournament clout.

    Full Florges card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Florges cards

    Florges Rare from Cosmic Eclipse
    Florges Rare from Forbidden Light
    Florges Uncommon from Scarlet & Violet
  6. #6
    Official Whismur artwork
    Whismur#0293
    Normal

    Whismur earns a top cute slot thanks to Pink Binder’s pink brigade tags — perfect for pastel binder spreads and soft illustration hunts.

    Full Whismur card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Whismur cards

    Whismur Common from Supreme Victors
    Whismur Common from Celestial Storm
    Whismur Common from Celestial Storm
  7. #7
    Official Ampharos artwork
    Ampharos#0181
    Electric

    Ampharos earns a top cute slot thanks to Pink Binder’s cozy and warm and electric cuties tags — perfect for pastel binder spreads and soft illustration hunts.

    Full Ampharos card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Ampharos cards

    Ampharos Promo from BW Black Star Promos
    Ampharos Rare from Dragons Exalted
    Ampharos Rare from Call of Legends

    Ampharos #40 (Dragons Exalted) is a reliable choice for any Ampharos binder — good value and classic artwork.

  8. #8
    Official Gulpin artwork
    Gulpin#0316
    Poison

    Collectors love Gulpin for cozy display energy: stomach pokémon, round shapes, and artwork that reads adorable rather than intimidating on a page.

    Full Gulpin card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Gulpin cards

    Gulpin Common from Hidden Legends
    Gulpin Common from Celestial Storm
    Gulpin Common from Legends Awakened
  9. #9
    Official Pikachu artwork
    Pikachu#0025
    Electric

    Collectors love Pikachu for cozy display energy: mouse pokémon, round shapes, and artwork that reads adorable rather than intimidating on a page.

    Full Pikachu card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Pikachu cards

    Pikachu Shiny rare from Paldean Fates
    Pikachu Common from Skyridge
    Pikachu Rare Ultra from Generations
  10. #10
    Official Vulpix artwork
    Vulpix#0037
    Fire

    Vulpix is a go-to when you want charm over chase-price hype — we rank it here for aesthetic binder appeal, not tournament clout.

    Full Vulpix card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Vulpix cards

    Alolan Vulpix Rare Shiny from Hidden Fates Shiny Vault
    Vulpix Common from Expedition Base Set
    Alolan Vulpix Common from Cosmic Eclipse
  11. #11
    Official Ninetales artwork
    Ninetales#0038
    Fire

    Ninetales earns a top cute slot thanks to Pink Binder’s cozy and warm and fairy tale tags — perfect for pastel binder spreads and soft illustration hunts.

    Full Ninetales card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Ninetales cards

    Alolan Ninetales-GX Rare Shiny GX from Hidden Fates Shiny Vault
    Ninetales Promo from BW Black Star Promos
    Ninetales Rare from Base Set
  12. #12
    Official Milotic artwork
    Milotic#0350
    Water

    Milotic earns a top cute slot thanks to Pink Binder’s valentines and love and pink pastel icons tags — perfect for pastel binder spreads and soft illustration hunts.

    Full Milotic card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Milotic cards

    Milotic Rare from Crimson Invasion
    Milotic Rare from Dragons Exalted
    Milotic Rare from Great Encounters
  13. #13
    Official Mew artwork
    Mew#0151
    Psychic

    Mew is a go-to when you want charm over chase-price hype — we rank it here for aesthetic binder appeal, not tournament clout.

    Full Mew card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Mew cards

    Shining Mew Ultra Rare from Shining Legends
    Mew-EX Rare Ultra from Legendary Treasures
    Mew Promo from BW Black Star Promos
  14. #14
    Official Piplup artwork
    Piplup#0393
    Water

    Piplup is a go-to when you want charm over chase-price hype — we rank it here for aesthetic binder appeal, not tournament clout.

    Full Piplup card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Piplup cards

    Piplup Promo from DP Black Star Promos
    Piplup Common from Legendary Treasures
    Piplup Common from Dark Explorers
  15. #15
    Official Paras artwork
    Paras#0046
    BugGrass

    Collectors love Paras for cozy display energy: mushroom pokémon, round shapes, and artwork that reads adorable rather than intimidating on a page.

    Full Paras card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Paras cards

    Paras Common from FireRed & LeafGreen
    Paras Common from Sun & Moon
    Paras Common from Jungle
  16. #16
    Official Growlithe artwork
    Growlithe#0058
    Fire

    Growlithe earns a top cute slot thanks to Pink Binder’s cozy and warm tags — perfect for pastel binder spreads and soft illustration hunts.

    Full Growlithe card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Growlithe cards

    Growlithe Common from Sun & Moon
    Growlithe Uncommon from Base Set
    Growlithe Uncommon from Base Set 2
  17. #17
    Official Abra artwork
    Abra#0063
    Psychic

    Collectors love Abra for cozy display energy: psi pokémon, round shapes, and artwork that reads adorable rather than intimidating on a page.

    Full Abra card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Abra cards

    Abra Shiny rare from Paldean Fates
    Abra Common from Base Set
    Abra Common from Base Set 2
  18. #18
    Official Electrike artwork
    Electrike#0309
    Electric

    Electrike earns a top cute slot thanks to Pink Binder’s electric cuties tags — perfect for pastel binder spreads and soft illustration hunts.

    Full Electrike card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Electrike cards

    Electrike Common from Celestial Storm
    Electrike Common from Dragons Exalted
    Electrike Common from Mysterious Treasures
  19. #19
    Official Raichu artwork
    Raichu#0026
    Electric

    Collectors love Raichu for cozy display energy: mouse pokémon, round shapes, and artwork that reads adorable rather than intimidating on a page.

    Full Raichu card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Raichu cards

    Shining Raichu Rare from Neo Destiny
    Raichu Rare from Skyridge
    Raichu Promo from BW Black Star Promos
  20. #20
    Official Arcanine artwork
    Arcanine#0059
    Fire

    Collectors love Arcanine for cozy display energy: legendary pokémon, round shapes, and artwork that reads adorable rather than intimidating on a page.

    Full Arcanine card guide →

    Hajime Kusajima Arcanine cards

    Arcanine Rare from Sun & Moon
    Arcanine Uncommon from Base Set
    Arcanine Uncommon from Base Set 2

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