Pocket Monsters

This card was made in 1996 by Gamefreak Inc. These Pokémon cards are important because they hold a lot of value. They also hold design history to the franchise. Pokémon cards are produced by The Pokémon Company, which is a collaboration between three companies: Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. The specific artwork on the cards is created by various artists.

This card was made by Kimiya Masago. She was born in 1960. She is a freelance illustrator and emaki artist whose works primarily depict characters from Chinese and Japanese history. She has worked on many other Pokémon cards. She has a unique style to make each card feel like the Pokémon she is drawing and bring out its characteristics. She has grown with the Pokémon trading card game. Which started in 1996 and has grown massively since then, with thousands of cards and numerous expansions. Artists like Masago play a crucial role in keeping the game visually engaging and fresh. Many collectors appreciate the distinct styles and techniques each artist brings to their work. This specific card was made in Japan. We see this due to the Japanese writing. Its so old that it's called pocket monsters instead of Pokemon.