Scarlet & Violet Era: 10 Artworks You Can't Miss!

The TOP 10 Best Artworks of the Scarlet & Violet Era (So Far).
We are only halfway through the era, and it seems that we are in one of the most incredible timelines for artwork in Pokemon's history! We have seen some sensational cards, and the illustration rares have really made this one of the most iconic eras of all time.
Though, with all the illustration rares we have been left with some of the best artworks to ever exist. From Scarlet And Violet Base Set, to Paldea Evolved, all the way to Twilight Masquerade, the artworks have been second to none.
In this video we explore the best artworks, and also…..what is your favourite Pokemon Artwork of all time?
VIDEO CHAPTERS ⏱️:
00:00 The Strange Era
00:26 Scarlet & Violet Has Its Flaws
00:55 S&V And S&S
2:08 10: Great Tusk EX (230/198)
3:25 9: Toedscruel (185/182)
4:47 8: Blastoise EX SIR (200/165)
5:46 7: Chi-Yu EX (259/193)
6:53 6: Grusha (268/193)
8:12 5: Greninja EX SIR (214/167)
8:59 4: Iron Crown EX SIR (206/162)
10:04 3: Charmander Promo
11:04 2: Magikarp (203/193)
12:41 1: Gardevoir EX (233/091)
14:09 Issues With Scarlet & Violet
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[@warriorsdynastypart275]

The art’s keeps getting better and better as we go

[@phillips.collectibles]

They really do! It’s interesting to see what direction they’ll take future sets.

[@Youreatowel6]

One of my favourite cards is the loudred illustration rare from Paradox rift. Such an amazing use of colours

[@goHAM4pokemon]

Finally some recognition on that grusha sir! Ever since I recently discovered this card not too long ago I’ve talked about it multiple times with my lady and have had my eyes on it since! Will definitely be getting it very soon!

[@phillips.collectibles]

I love it! It’s one of my favourite cards. I’m really surprised a lot of people haven’t spoken about it. The art is stunning.

[@ThatGuyJay44]

Grusha is such a well done piece of art! It’s framed to draw your eyes into the Trainer, and then you see she is looking outward, and thus, her gaze then draws your eyes out the window to spot the pair of Starly that you totally bypassed when first looking in toward the window. Truly one of the best pieces of SV.

[@mitchellalexander1581]

That Toedscruel with the Dutch angle would be absolutely perfect if were illustrated by Komiya, an eerie masterpiece

[@pokeccino.]

Being a photographer myself, I really rated a lot of these choices. I’ve always loved that Grusha because of the spectacular branch framing of the subject. If you know you know!

[@phillips.collectibles]

100% bro! Love the Grusha

[@slimricky9991]

The Gardevoir SIR is one of the few cards I instantly had to get a single of from the S&V Era so far. Was so happy to see it at first place 😂

[@beanburrito4405]

Some of my personal favorites IRs are the OBF Cleffa IR, PAR Espathra IR, PAR Iron Moth IR, and OBF Ninetales IR

[@phillips.collectibles]

Awesome picks!

[@huntingmadgaming294]

have been keeping quiet about the great tusk myself. love the donphan alternative and its one of my all time favourite cards

[@Hephaestus_God]

How could you not put Espathra Illustration Rare from Paradox Rift on here... by far the best art in all of Scarlet and Violet and it's only like $4. Goes hard for no reason

[@Koolfeather]

Love your point of view and insight into the artwork. Thank you. Another great video.

[@phillips.collectibles]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@dmcinnis23]

This was a fantastic list! We need more recognition and discussion about the art itself. My favorite card art of all time is the Origin Forme Dialga V from Astral.

[@Nanp90]

the Grusha art by DOM is pretty underrated also is a must for Eeveelution collectors bc it has a Glaceon on the top window that alot of people dont notice

[@hoopshopecbb]

The Toedscruel was the first illustration rare I pulled after I got back into the hobby and I think it is badass.

[@phillips.collectibles]

Great card! Love it.

[@rocketruepeljonny]

Really a great list, thank you very much. It's exciting to see cards and illustrations from a different perspective, not whether this Pokemon is particularly popular, but whether this exact design is good and may be popular in the future!

[@Elviax]

I couldn’t agree more! The level of artwork and details in these sets has been nothing short of amazing. I see people mentioning so many other cards and I think it just highlights your point about how many amazing cards we have to pick from now!

[@phillips.collectibles]

There’s too many to choose from, making a list is very challenging!

[@kmt0837]

You might want to include Steelix from Paradox Rift for your next cards under ______ to buy. It recently spiked in price and the artwork is gorgeous too. I've always enjoyed artworks that feature Pokemon doing everyday stuff in society. It really shows how integral they are to their world and not just for sports and battling. On another note, Akira Egawa also did the artwork for the 4 stunning gold legendaries for Crown Zenith (Gira, Arceus, Dial and Palk).

[@phillips.collectibles]

Incredible. Such a talented artist!

[@froggomcfroggin9392]

Some cards that i think belong in this list (or an extended version of it): - Koraidon Ex from base Scarlet - Ninetales/Gloom/Cleffa from Obsidian Flames - Omanyte from 151, possibly Dragonair too - Roaring Moon, Golisopod, Groudon from Paradox Rift - Walking, Raging, Gouging and Gastly from Temporal Forces - Kingdra promo coming up

[@darthdiezel1757]

Great video!

[@ViggoEdits]

Some rly nice cards here 🌱

[@EXM123]

I’ll never be able to afford buying single chase cards but I love the descriptions you give on each of them. Makes me wish I had more disposable income hahaha

[@phillips.collectibles]

Budget and restraint my man!

[@GigaChadow]

I love these pics man! The analysis you give when talking about them is so insightful too, I feel like I learn something every time you talk about artistic design and approach. Keep up the great content man!

[@phillips.collectibles]

I appreciate that!

[@CR-jd6xe]

I love the approach, artworks are insane in this generation and somehow most of them are underrated ...

[@icymango626]

These are all definitely great pickups

[@MegaSpike]

The best looking card for me so far is the Drowzee from Base Set :) Love it!!!

[@sorakazeharu]

I love that gardevoir art, i really wanna get one in my collection soon.

[@phillips.collectibles]

One of my favourites for sure!

[@jotty82]

The art is what really keeps me in this hobby. This may be an unpopular opinion but I think the gouging fire sir and Koraidon sir are one of the best artwork. I really enjoy floral art or jungle themed cards. They were really well done.

[@elcid_1324]

Espathea is a sleeper, artwork looks amazing and you can grab one in a PSA 10 for almost nothing. I would say ivysaur and dragonair are worth adding

[@phillips.collectibles]

What an awesome pick!

[@tmenaged]

Great list! One more card that I would add is the Miraidon S&V base set promo.

[@phillips.collectibles]

Good call! Love that card.

[@theoneandonlyconnection]

Gardevoir Ex from scarlet and violet base should be on this list!! It's a card that just pops and you can gaze at its such a lovely card especially in person! And very unique! Can't believe it's so cheap really.

[@MattyHwang]

Fully agree with the Iron Crown take. As someone who grew up on gen 5, it’s nice to see Pokemon from that time thrive (even if Iron Crown isn’t technically gen 5) and is SO refreshing to see something like this as a set’s chase card

[@samersalama6275]

When I’m watching your videos, there is so much I want to comment or add to. I choose not to so my comments arnt too long. I love the artwork you have chosen. I don’t even think I have seen that toadscruel before. I looked at the artist and it’s the same guy that created the moonbreon. Great content as always.

[@phillips.collectibles]

I appreciate that Samer! Nice pick up! Thanks for tuning in.

[@LupercalRising]

Bro ypu forgot the Ninetales AR easily could have been an SAR

[@YouhaNa-fc8rj]

The summer colours are so food on it

[@NoelleSavkov]

I agree that we haven't seen the "best" set yet. I am excited to see it tho, especially because S&V has been truly stunning art wise already. Imagine a Tag Team set or something like that. 😮

[@phillips.collectibles]

Fingers crossed!

[@mchlnlmns]

I think the gardevoir doesn't exist on its own. I like to see the charizard, gardevoir and mew ex as a whole. That is how i collected them and stored them.

[@BigPat216]

I was afraid that Gardevoir was not going to make the list. It's my favorite in SV as well, so glad I pulled it. Absolutely beautiful. I love the alt art era and the 3 stage lines of cards as well. The Fuecoco, Pidgey, and Ralts art lines are really cool along with the upcoming Duskull family.

[@phillips.collectibles]

Made the list. And yeah I agree. I cover Shrouded Fable in my next video!

[@cryptomon86]

scarlet violet is so underrated. really hate to see what happens when the supply dries up and reprints are done. bc sv will just smoke straight to the upside and esp if you have discipline to just throw it on your shelf and forget it. I dont think ppl will believe we were really buying these boxes at 80 and below

[@butterfliesinspace]

I love the artwork in this era! I wish I actually could afford to really buy more into it, unfortunately I'm collecting on a budget

[@phillips.collectibles]

Well done for knowing your limitations. Thats more important than owning cards.

[@PokeCardGiveAways]

I bought the magikarp in Japanese PSA 10 because the English version is so expensive, I didn't realise untill I got the card that Gyarados body is across the whole top of the card🔥

[@phillips.collectibles]

Such a cool little detail!

[@froggomcfroggin9392]

The art rares (the common ones) really rejuvenated the tcg.

[@SB-ki3jw]

The great tusk is underrated

[@phillips.collectibles]

Love that card!

[@dcsoda1]

I’ve got all of these but #1. Love these cards but I really think Charizard and Venusaur from 151 are easily up there for me. Never cared too much for Gardevoir as a Pokémon but I think I like the base set SIR over Paldean Fates.

[@phillips.collectibles]

The base set SIR is also gorgeous. To be fair Gardevoir has been shown a lot of love in Scarlet & Violet Era!

[@Chris-nm5yu]

So happy Paldea evolved gets finally some respect. I absolutely love this set, would it even rate it higher than chilling reign or even astral radiance. This set is enormous and hard to master completely, it has so so many beautiful artworks including mewscarada, grusha and even amura. So happy to have a complete Masterset of it and I'm happy to pass it some day to my son. 😊❤

[@phillips.collectibles]

100% agree! Love it

[@TsiotasB.S.P]

Philips wow this gardevoir ex is extremely amazing!!! But i have to say bcs i invest and collect black Star promos , the charmander promo is for sure my next buy when i can😊 If we cant buy the stamp version you think is bad the classic one; i think still a awesome card for the future

[@phillips.collectibles]

100%! That’s a great buy. Well done bro!

[@Patrinooooo]

I still haven’t pulled that Magikarp. As soon as I saw that card on the release I knew that would be one of the top 3 cards of the Scarlet and Violet era. I want that Greninja too.

[@zacharyweakley634]

I just pulled the gardevoir and man Im shocked it isn't over $100 , absolutely gorgeous card. The mew is cute , and i originally wanted the mew more, but having pulled the gardevoir, I changed my mind. Charizard is just overhyped and overrated as usual.

[@YouhaNa-fc8rj]

Like tge background of iron crown

[@wicksflicks2761]

Very solid line up except for the chamander at #3 that’s a big no no, I would personally put the greeninja at #3 and that charmander might not even be on my top 10 or at least at #10. Grusha is kinda mid too. I would have put the eevee card from twilight masquerade instead

[@phillips.collectibles]

For sure there’s so many good artworks. I love the Grusha 😅. Appreciate you tuning in!

[@andrewjoseph5656]

No one ever seems to point out that there’s a gyarados in the background of the magikarp card. I think that makes the card so much cooler when you actually find the gyarados

[@phillips.collectibles]

So cool. I love the gyrados within the back!

[@cortster12]

I want that gardevoir ex soooo bad, but I can't justify 50 bucks for it.

[@phillips.collectibles]

100% super expensive!

[@jaxketchum]

Glory of team rocket will be the evo/ cosmic

[@YouhaNa-fc8rj]

The chi yu is so nostalgic

[@newjones1754]

I really do like the legendary birds card from 151. They should do one with the dogs aswell.

[@phillips.collectibles]

They’re so good.

[@SB-ki3jw]

Consider the mimikyu promo from paldea fates etb as another contender

[@baileyflowers7998]

How is the nintales not on here…

[@Swiss_sw]

I used to buy cards that I thought looked great, now we’re at the point where the majority look great and I’m trying to decide which I’d prefer. 😅 I know I’m in the minority here, but I think the Blastoise from 151 is a bit overrated, I think the Venusaur is the premier chase art wise.

[@chanceswanson4318]

I opened a ton of paldean fates and my only BIG pull that Gardevoir. Graded it and hit the 10 👌

[@phillips.collectibles]

That’s a keeper! Is it staying in the collection?

[@chanceswanson4318]

@phillips.collectibles yessir I've definitely grown attatched to it so I'll be keeping in my collection but if I pull another definitely selling

[@user-ph8bh9wc6j]

Charizard 234 palden fates

[@phillips.collectibles]

Yeah that’s also an incredible artwork.

[@zacharyweakley634]

I pulled the fish, it's a beautiful card , I just don't care for the pokemon.

[@gagesmythe6635]

Toedscrool gives war of the worlds vibes

[@PokedexAdventures]

Emily and I share a deep appreciation for full art Pokémon cards. Recently, we've started a journey to collect all the cards in Pokédex order, and we love upgrading base cards with full art or alternative artwork versions. We also have a special fondness for trainer galleries. Your video showcasing those full art cards was fantastic! Keep up the great work-you're awesome!

[@puttputt93]

It’s all personal preference, I’d disagree with most of this list. That Magickarp card is legendary tho

[@phillips.collectibles]

Yeah fair enough all subjective. Whats your favourite artworks?

[@puttputt93]

I’d probably put that charmander and blastoise in there. 151 wartortal, squirtle, alakazam, machoke I’m big fan of. Sudowoodo PAL, ninetales, Cleffa, OBF, snorunt, Groudon PAR. Froslass, Growlithe, applin, Tumburr TWM. Some of my favourites, but there’s so many good ones.

[@GreatestTeamTheWorldHasSeen]

151 dragonair number 1 😅

[@phillips.collectibles]

Gorgeous artwork as well. That’s the thing, Scarlet & Violeta Era has so many great artworks!

[@loopseeker]

great list and perspective. an underrated art imo is gouging fire ex. beautiful colors and its the most catlike ive ever seen entei (that whole trio are cats idc)

[@phillips.collectibles]

Couldn't agree more!

[@YouhaNa-fc8rj]

The greninja looks like paint

[@saturninebear]

A lot of the best artwork is not in the AR/IR, SAR cards. In fact, virtually none of my top 20 arts of this gen are full card art cards. Just because it's a common card, with a box art work, doesn't limit how good the art is.

[@goHAM4pokemon]

Love the miraidon ex FA from SV base with the pink background! Just discovered it/pulled it and it REALLLLY pops!

[@phillips.collectibles]

This is true.

[@jacobm.7352]

I wanna trade my gardy for the magicarp

[@wazzatheking-um8qk]

hi man! What do you think about Urshifu s5R 084 from the set Rapid Srike Master? do you think it's a good investment? you're always 🔛🔝

[@phillips.collectibles]

I love that card!

[@PolarClash]

I’ve gotta be honest, as someone who OWNS Gardevoir SIR, it being #1 doesn’t make much sense to me. Raging Bolt was what I thought should’ve been #1.

[@SwapMeet_SportsCards]

Bro does not like carmine

[@phillips.collectibles]

Not a huge fan no

[@SwapMeet_SportsCards]

@@phillips.collectibles I’m bias pulled it from one etb waiting for it to come back to psa lol

[@HoratioFitzbastard]

I am happy to own three of these, and for the Gardevoir to be #1. I'd have found a way to squeeze the PAR Garchomp ex SIR in there, but that's just me 😉

[@goHAM4pokemon]

Really? I’ve always found that garchomp to be a little underwhelming as it looks more like a full art. Would have loved to see it in some sort of environment.