Ryo Ueda
Pokémon card illustrator · 428 cards · 79 sets
#5 of 373 artists by portfolio value
About Ryo Ueda
Ueda is a leading 3D illustrator for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, specializing in high-rarity artwork for Pokémon-ex, Pokémon LV.X, Full Art cards and Trainers. His first cards were Chansey ex, Scyther ex and Sneasel ex in the EX Ruby & Sapphire expansion (2003), and he has since illustrated roughly 381 cards. He became prominent after the death of the game's original 3D artist, Keiji Kinebuchi, and is known for solid renders with fire and lightning effects. Little is documented about his life outside the TCG.
Their most valuable card is Rayquaza (#20/95, Call of Legends), estimated at $910–$1,175. Cards are ordered by estimated market value.
Ryo Ueda’s cards by rarity
| Rarity | Cards | Combined value (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Rare | 99 | $13,725–$17,500 |
| Ultra Rare | 63 | $3,700–$4,725 |
| Rare Holo LV.X | 25 | $3,225–$4,125 |
| Holo Rare | 8 | $1,250–$1,625 |
| Secret Rare | 12 | $310–$400 |
| Rare Holo | 10 | $230–$300 |
| Uncommon | 177 | $140–$185 |
| Common | 33 | $75–$105 |
| Classic Collection | 1 | $19–$25 |
Sets Ryo Ueda appears in
| Set | Cards | Combined value (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Team Rocket Returns | 9 | $2,350–$3,025 |
| Unseen Forces | 12 | $1,750–$2,250 |
| Delta Species | 12 | $1,275–$1,650 |
| Call of Legends | 6 | $1,200–$1,550 |
| FireRed & LeafGreen | 8 | $1,175–$1,525 |
| Dragon | 4 | $1,075–$1,400 |
| Team Magma vs Team Aqua | 6 | $1,075–$1,400 |
| Emerald | 5 | $1,050–$1,375 |
| Majestic Dawn | 13 | $880–$1,150 |
| Phantom Forces | 7 | $730–$930 |
| Holon Phantoms | 10 | $700–$900 |
| Rising Rivals | 4 | $670–$860 |
| Ancient Origins | 9 | $560–$730 |
| Power Keepers | 13 | $530–$680 |
| Dragon Frontiers | 4 | $480–$630 |
+ 64 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.