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Pokémon artist Tayu gives the TCG a bold, totally fresh look
Pokémon artist Tayu will make their trading card game debut in the forthcoming Delta Reign set with an embroidered female Nidoran card. The artwork stands out for bringing a tactile textile style to the Pokémon TCG, joining the tradition of collectors favouring cards illustrated through media such as clay, yarn and cardboard.
Delta Reign is due to launch on 6 November alongside the Pokémon TCG’s 30th-anniversary collection and is themed around Rayquaza. Tayu previously finished as a runner-up in the 2024 Pokémon illustration contest with an embroidered Feraligatr, while the new set also includes established artists and sought-after secret rare cards featuring Pokémon such as Growlithe, Groudon and Kecleon.
In short
- Tayu debuts in Pokémon TCG with an embroidered Nidoran card.
- Delta Reign launches on 6 November.
- The set features several prominent Pokémon card artists.
Explained simply
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is a collectible card game where players collect and trade cards featuring Pokémon characters. Artist Tayu is making their debut in the game with a special card in the forthcoming Delta Reign set, which launches on 6 November and is part of the Pokémon TCG's 30th-anniversary celebration.
Tayu's card stands out because it features artwork created through embroidery, a textile craft technique. Rather than traditional painted or digital artwork, the card shows a female Nidoran created with thread and stitching, giving it a tactile quality that appeals to collectors who enjoy cards made through different artistic media.
Tayu previously gained recognition by finishing as runner-up in the 2024 Pokémon illustration contest with an embroidered Feraligatr card. This debut in Delta Reign marks their official entry into the professional Pokémon card art landscape alongside established artists, as the game continues to expand the variety of artistic styles represented in its collections.
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