Pokémon card art life (Japanese: ポケカアートライフPokeca art life) is an official[1]Instagramaccount operating under the tag @pokeca_art_life that was set up on January 16, 2023. The account's main purpose is to celebrate Pokémon card illustrations following the increased focus on artwork during the Scarlet & Violet Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Posts on the account contain a short context on what the illustration depicts, as well as the card name and illustrator credit. Both a digital image of the artwork and a digital image of the card are included. Occassionally, new cards are revealed via the new posts. The account has featured illustrations from as early as Generation I, publishing digital images that were previously unavailable publicly.
List of posts
The following is a list of the Instagram account's posts in chronological order. For a list of posts sorted by National Pokédex number, refer here.
Pokémon frolicking on the Southern Islands: a scene from paradise.
The artwork from the cards came from a postcard released with the promotional set. This was the first time a digital release of the artwork was made available to the public.
Because it's Pro Wrestling Day, here are illustrations of the Heel Pokémon and the Wrestling Pokémon! If these Pokémon stood in a ring, who would you be rooting for?
It's National Ninja Day. Introducing Shiny Greninja! Black skin and a red tongue are cool!
"It appears and vanishes with a ninja's grace. It toys with its enemies using swift movements, while slicing them with throwing stars of sharpest water."
This post quotes Radiant Greninja's Pokédex entry, which came from Pokémon Y.
Introducing cute Pokémon that are only available in Start Deck 100: Deck No. 070! These Pokémon are normally drawn cool: which illustration demonstrates that gap the most?
The sandwich made by Arven looks delicious! The well-behaved Mabosstiff is waiting at his feet.
Illustrations where you can feel the bonds between the two and warm you heart.
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