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Taira Akitsu
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2019–2026Timeline
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Taira Akitsu (Japanese: 秋津たいら) is an Osaka-based illustrator known for their contributions to the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG). They have illustrated at least 55 distinct cards across various expansions, starting with their first card, Vulpix, from the Sword & Shield expansion. Some notable cards illustrated by Taira include Scorbunny, Garchomp V, Sylveon VMAX, and Adventurer’s Discovery. Their work spans multiple sets, including Sword & Shield, Astral Radiance, Lost Origin, and Scarlet & Violet. Taira Akitsu is recognized as a prolific artist in the Pokémon community, with their illustrations featured in numerous card variants. For more detailed information about their work, you can refer to sources like PocketMonsters.net and ThePriceDex.
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