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Cutest Naoki Saito Pokémon Cards for Your Binder

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

2025-06-12

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Looking for adorable binder inspiration within the Naoki Saito theme? This Pink Binder roundup highlights Clefairy, Audino, Slowking, Snubbull, and Litwick — 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 Naoki Saito 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 Naoki Saito 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

BW Black Star Promos

Promo

SWSH Black Star Promos

Promo

XY Black Star Promos

Promo

McDonald's Collection 2014

None

Boundaries Crossed

Common

Lost Thunder

Rare

Scarlet & Violet

Uncommon

Noble Victories

Uncommon

BREAKthrough

Uncommon

Right page

Champion's Path

Holo Rare

Ascended Heroes

Special Illustration Rare

Chilling Reign

Holo Rare

Sun & Moon

Uncommon

BW Black Star Promos

Promo

Kalos Starter Set

None

HeartGold SoulSilver

Common

Noble Victories

Common

Noble Victories

Uncommon

Cutest picks for your binder

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

  1. #1
    Official Clefairy artwork
    Clefairy#0035
    Fairy

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

    Full Clefairy card guide →

    Naoki Saito Clefairy cards

    Clefairy Common from Obsidian Flames
    Lillie's Clefairy ex Special Illustration Rare from Ascended Heroes
    Clefairy Common from Unbroken Bonds

    Lillie's Clefairy ex #280 (Ascended Heroes) (Special Illustration Rare) is a bold display pick with premium artwork that immediately upgrades a binder spread.

  2. #2
    Official Audino artwork
    Audino#0531
    Normal

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

    Full Audino card guide →

    Naoki Saito Audino cards

    Audino Illustration rare from Black Bolt
    Audino Uncommon from Unified Minds
    Audino Uncommon from Black & White
  3. #3
    Official Slowking artwork
    Slowking#0199
    WaterPsychic

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

    Full Slowking card guide →

    Naoki Saito Slowking cards

    Slowking Rare from Burning Shadows
    Slowking Rare from Dark Explorers
    Slowking Rare from Call of Legends
  4. #4
    Official Snubbull artwork
    Snubbull#0209
    Fairy

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

    Full Snubbull card guide →

    Naoki Saito Snubbull cards

    Snubbull Common from BREAKthrough
    Snubbull Common from Sun & Moon
    Snubbull Common from Call of Legends
  5. #5
    Official Litwick artwork
    Litwick#0607
    GhostFire

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

    Full Litwick card guide →

    Naoki Saito Litwick cards

    Litwick Common from Lost Origin
    Litwick Common from Lost Thunder
    Litwick Promo from BW Black Star Promos
  6. #6
    Official Hatterene artwork
    Hatterene#0858
    PsychicFairy

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

    Full Hatterene card guide →

    Naoki Saito Hatterene cards

    Hatterene Rare Shiny from Shining Fates Shiny Vault
    Hatterene V Promo from SWSH Black Star Promos
    Hatterene V Holo Rare V from Crown Zenith
  7. #7
    Official Granbull artwork
    Granbull#0210
    Fairy

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

    Full Granbull card guide →

    Naoki Saito Granbull cards

    Granbull Uncommon from Sun & Moon
    Granbull Rare from Call of Legends
    Granbull Uncommon from Great Encounters
  8. #8
    Official Mimikyu artwork
    Mimikyu#0778
    GhostFairy

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

    Full Mimikyu card guide →

    Naoki Saito Mimikyu cards

    Mimikyu Shiny rare from Paldean Fates
    Mimikyu Rare from Cosmic Eclipse
    Team Rocket's Mimikyu Illustration Rare from Ascended Heroes
  9. #9
    Official Snorlax artwork
    Snorlax#0143
    Normal

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

    Full Snorlax card guide →

    Naoki Saito Snorlax cards

    Snorlax Shiny rare from Paldean Fates
    Snorlax Rare from Crown Zenith
    Snorlax Rare from Unbroken Bonds
  10. #10
    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 →

    Naoki Saito Ampharos cards

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

    Ampharos #BW67 (BW Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Ampharos binder page.

  11. #11
    Official Miltank artwork
    Miltank#0241
    Normal

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

    Full Miltank card guide →

    Naoki Saito Miltank cards

    Miltank Uncommon from Crimson Invasion
    Miltank Uncommon from Plasma Freeze
    Miltank Uncommon from Secret Wonders
  12. #12
    Official Pikachu artwork
    Pikachu#0025
    Electric

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

    Full Pikachu card guide →

    Naoki Saito Pikachu cards

    Pikachu Shiny rare from Paldean Fates
    Pikachu Common from Skyridge
    Pikachu Rare Ultra from Generations
  13. #13
    Official Vullaby artwork
    Vullaby#0629
    DarkFlying

    Vullaby earns a top cute slot thanks to Pink Binder’s birds and bats and babies tags — perfect for pastel binder spreads and soft illustration hunts.

    Full Vullaby card guide →

    Naoki Saito Vullaby cards

    Vullaby Common from Team Up
    Vullaby Uncommon from Black & White
    Vullaby Common from Emerging Powers
  14. #14
    Official Eevee artwork
    Eevee#0133
    Normal

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

    Full Eevee card guide →

    Naoki Saito Eevee cards

    Eevee Rare Shiny from Hidden Fates Shiny Vault
    Eevee Promo from BW Black Star Promos
    Eevee Common from Jungle
  15. #15
    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 →

    Naoki Saito Mew cards

    Shining Mew Ultra Rare from Shining Legends
    Mew-EX Rare Ultra from Legendary Treasures
    Mew Promo from BW Black Star Promos

    Mew #BW98 (BW Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Mew binder page.

  16. #16
    Official Jirachi artwork
    Jirachi#0385
    SteelPsychic

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

    Full Jirachi card guide →

    Naoki Saito Jirachi cards

    Shining Jirachi Ultra Rare from Shining Legends
    Jirachi-GX Rare Ultra from Unified Minds
    Jirachi GX Ultra Rare from Unified Minds
  17. #17
    Official Pachirisu artwork
    Pachirisu#0417
    Electric

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

    Full Pachirisu card guide →

    Naoki Saito Pachirisu cards

    Pachirisu Shiny rare from Paldean Fates
    Pachirisu Common from Lost Thunder
    Pachirisu Promo from DP Black Star Promos
  18. #18
    Official Emolga artwork
    Emolga#0587
    ElectricFlying

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

    Full Emolga card guide →

    Naoki Saito Emolga cards

    Emolga Rare Ultra from Legendary Treasures
    Emolga Uncommon from Crimson Invasion
    Emolga Common from Emerging Powers
  19. #19
    Official Charjabug artwork
    Charjabug#0737
    BugElectric

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

    Full Charjabug card guide →

    Naoki Saito Charjabug cards

    Charjabug Uncommon from Sun & Moon
    Charjabug Common from Ascended Heroes
    Charjabug Uncommon from Unbroken Bonds

    Charjabug #51 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Charjabug binder page.

  20. #20
    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 →

    Naoki Saito Growlithe cards

    Growlithe Common from Sun & Moon
    Growlithe Uncommon from Base Set
    Growlithe Uncommon from Base Set 2

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