Shinya Komatsu
Pokémon card illustrator · 22 cards · 18 sets
#105 of 373 artists by portfolio value
About Shinya Komatsu
Shinya Komatsu (コマツシンヤ) is a Japanese manga artist and picture-book author who began illustrating for the Pokémon TCG in 2022, debuting with Octillery in Brilliant Stars. His playful, storybook-like cards include Alakazam ex and Cubone/Marowak in Pokémon Card 151 and Misty's Staryu. Born in Kōchi Prefecture in 1982, he debuted in manga in 2004 with 'Suichon Kikou' in AX magazine, winning its newcomer award, and is known for whimsical, retro-futuristic comics and picture books that have earned recognition in France.
Their most valuable card is Machamp V (#172/189, Astral Radiance), estimated at $175–$230. Cards are ordered by estimated market value.
Shinya Komatsu’s cards by rarity
| Rarity | Cards | Combined value (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Rare | 1 | $175–$230 |
| Illustration Rare | 5 | $85–$115 |
| Special Illustration Rare | 1 | $60–$85 |
| Rare | 3 | $7–$10 |
| Uncommon | 6 | $0.70–$1 |
| Common | 6 | under $1 |
Sets Shinya Komatsu appears in
| Set | Cards | Combined value (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Astral Radiance | 1 | $175–$230 |
| 151 | 3 | $60–$85 |
| Shrouded Fable | 2 | $44–$60 |
| Paradox Rift | 1 | $18–$23 |
| White Flare | 1 | $12–$16 |
| Twilight Masquerade | 1 | $7–$10 |
| Scarlet & Violet | 1 | $7–$9 |
| Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery | 1 | $4–$6 |
| Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery | 1 | $3–$4 |
| Silver Tempest | 2 | under $1 |
| Mega Evolution | 1 | under $1 |
| Paldea Evolved | 1 | under $1 |
| Temporal Forces | 1 | under $1 |
| Perfect Order | 1 | under $1 |
| Surging Sparks | 1 | under $1 |
+ 3 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.