SATOSHI NAKAI
Pokémon card illustrator · 58 cards · 24 sets
#270 of 373 artists by portfolio value
About SATOSHI NAKAI
SATOSHI NAKAI is a veteran Japanese game illustrator who has become a prolific contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game, with cards across many recent sets and the Pokémon TCG Pocket app. His self-run archive of past work credits him with illustrations for cult titles including the PC Engine game Cho Aniki and Half-Minute Hero. He is credited in all caps as SATOSHI NAKAI on his cards, and his output ranges from common Pokémon to full-art pieces.
Their most valuable card is Dracovish (#SV036/122, Shining Fates Shiny Vault), estimated at $5–$7. Cards are ordered by estimated market value.
SATOSHI NAKAI’s cards by rarity
| Rarity | Cards | Combined value (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Shiny Rare | 8 | $18–$24 |
| Rare | 11 | $4–$6 |
| Uncommon | 18 | $4–$6 |
| Common | 19 | $2–$4 |
| Holo Rare | 2 | $0.70–$1 |
Sets SATOSHI NAKAI appears in
| Set | Cards | Combined value (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Shining Fates Shiny Vault | 5 | $18–$24 |
| Forbidden Light | 4 | $3–$5 |
| Celestial Storm | 2 | $1–$2 |
| Unified Minds | 5 | about $1 |
| Cosmic Eclipse | 4 | about $1 |
| Vivid Voltage | 3 | $0.70–$1 |
| Unbroken Bonds | 3 | $0.70–$1 |
| Team Up | 3 | $0.70–$1 |
| Lost Thunder | 3 | under $1 |
| Battle Styles | 2 | under $1 |
| Rebel Clash | 2 | under $1 |
| Darkness Ablaze | 2 | under $1 |
| Silver Tempest | 2 | under $1 |
| Evolving Skies | 2 | under $1 |
| Burning Shadows | 2 | under $1 |
+ 9 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.