The Pokémon TCG Illustration Contest 2024 is officially underway. Artists from Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand can submit artwork that embodies the theme “Magical Pokémon Moments.” The artwork entry period will continue through January 31, 2024, at 5:59 a.m. PST.

Artists can feature the following Pokémon in their card: Charizard, Pikachu, Eevee, Feraligatr, Flygon, Absol, Bidoof, Melmetal, Amped Form Toxtricity, or Koraidon. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top artists in a handful of categories, and each of the top winning cards will be made into a promo card. Promo card distribution will vary by country.

For additional information about the contest, visit the article “On Illustration for the Pokémon TCG as Told by Directors” featuring Satoru Nagaya, Senior Art Director at Creatures Inc.; Haru Saito, Illustration Director at Creatures Inc.; and Kevin Lalli, Director of Design at TPCi.

Learn more about the contest and submit your artwork here.

Good luck to all participants in the Pokémon TCG Illustration Contest 2024!