Cards by Kent Kanetsuna: TCG Illustrator Guide
Browse Pokémon TCG cards illustrated by Kent Kanetsuna — chase prints, signature species, and pricing notes for collectors.
2026-02-13
About Kent Kanetsuna
Bulbapedia bio for Kent Kanetsuna (金綱賢人) — translated into a quick collector primer.
Kent Kanetsuna (Japanese: 金綱賢人 Kanetsuna Kento) is an illustrator who has contributed artwork to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The first card they illustrated was Diamond & Pearl from the Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit.
Kent Kanetsuna's illustrations are all 3D models. In the HeartGold & SoulSilver Series, they primarily illustrated Pokémon Prime and Special Energy cards. They also collaborated with Japanese film director Shinji Higuchi on the illustration for Undaunted from Undaunted. Their final original illustrations were featured on two Item cards in Black & White: Black & White and Black & White. Their artwork has been occassionally reused since.
Kent Kanetsuna's TCG footprint
How much of the catalogue this artist has shaped.
- Credits: 71 cards across the TCG
- First set: Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit
- Most recent set: Legendary Treasures
- Illustrates 49 different Pokémon species
Pokémon TCG cards
61 Pokémon TCG cards illustrated by Kent Kanetsuna, newest first.
Crimson Blaze
Two Diamond
Celebrations: Classic Collection
Classic Collection
HGSS Black Star Promos
Promo
Triumphant
Common
Triumphant
Common
Undaunted
Rare Holo
Rising Rivals
Rare Holo LV.X
POP Series 9
Rare
Platinum
Uncommon
Platinum
Rare
Platinum
Rare
Platinum
Rare
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