NC Empire
Pokémon card illustration studio · 36 cards · 23 sets
#140 of 373 artists by portfolio value
About NC Empire
NC Empire (NC帝國) is a Japanese illustration and design collective, self-described as an association for design and illustration, rather than a single artist. Its first Pokémon Trading Card Game work was a Luxio card from the Shining Fates era, initially released as an S-P promotional card. The group has since contributed dozens of cards to the main game and several to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket. Beyond Pokémon, the collective's portfolio spans other properties, including Final Fantasy XIV artwork and original illustration and merchandise projects.
Their most valuable card is Morpeko ex (#117/84, Pitch Black), estimated at $75–$100. Cards are ordered by estimated market value.
NC Empire’s cards by rarity
| Rarity | Cards | Combined value (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Special Illustration Rare | 1 | $75–$100 |
| Illustration Rare | 3 | $55–$80 |
| Ultra Rare | 2 | $10–$13 |
| Rare | 8 | $7–$9 |
| Holo Rare | 6 | $5–$7 |
| Secret Rare | 1 | $5–$6 |
| Uncommon | 8 | $0.90–$1 |
| Common | 7 | under $1 |
Sets NC Empire appears in
| Set | Cards | Combined value (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Pitch Black | 1 | $75–$100 |
| White Flare | 1 | $39–$55 |
| Paradox Rift | 1 | $14–$19 |
| Chilling Reign | 5 | $10–$13 |
| Destined Rivals | 2 | $5–$7 |
| Lost Origin Trainer Gallery | 1 | $5–$7 |
| Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery | 1 | $3–$4 |
| Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery | 1 | $2–$4 |
| Vivid Voltage | 2 | $2–$3 |
| Pokémon GO | 1 | $2–$3 |
| Battle Styles | 3 | under $1 |
| Darkness Ablaze | 4 | under $1 |
| Mega Evolution | 1 | under $1 |
| Paldea Evolved | 1 | under $1 |
| Fusion Strike | 2 | under $1 |
+ 8 more sets with a lower combined value.
Artist attribution comes from the illustrator credit printed on each card. Estimated values are Riffle’s derived market figures, not exact vendor prices.