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Ryo Ueda
448Illustrated cards
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90Sets indexed
2003–2024Timeline
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Ryo Ueda (植田亮) is a prominent 3D illustrator for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG). He gained recognition as one of the leading 3D artists in the TCG following the development of advanced 3D illustration techniques. Ueda's debut cards include Chansey ex, Scyther ex, and Sneasel ex from the EX Ruby & Sapphire expansion. He is known for his detailed and realistic 3D-style art, specializing in high-rarity cards such as Pokémon-ex, Pokémon LV.X, Full Art Pokémon-EX, and gold-etched Secret cards. His illustrations are characterized by strong lighting, elemental effects, and dynamic backgrounds. Ueda's work appears on 381 cards according to Bulbapedia, while other sources suggest he has illustrated up to 463 cards across all sets. He is often described as a pioneer in the 3D art style within the Pokémon TCG and is recognized for surpassing the legacy of his predecessor, Keiji Kinebuchi. Fans frequently mention Ueda's name in discussions about impactful card art.
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2003–2024
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