八巻えり (やまき えり)
2010s–presentKnown for colorful, bright illustration style, excelling at depicting energetic Pokemon and fun scenes.
Cards
13
Avg Price
$3
Max Price
$7
30d Surge
0.0%
Signature works · Top 5 by value
Sets Featured (11)
Full 51-card portfolio (Japanese market)
Sourced from pokemon-card.com — includes JP-exclusive promos and older cards not yet in the CardGap price index. CardGap currently tracks 13 of these with price data.



















































Set-by-set breakdown
Eri Yamaki contributed artwork to 11 distinct sets. The table ranks them by the most expensive card in each.
| Set | Cards | Top card | Max $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sword & Shield | 1 | Gengar | $7 |
| SM Black Star Promos | 1 | Seviper | $6 |
| Cosmic Eclipse | 1 | Alolan Ninetales | $5 |
| Unbroken Bonds | 1 | Happiny | $4 |
| Rebel Clash | 1 | Snorlax | $3 |
| SWSH Black Star Promos | 3 | Donphan | $3 |
| Crimson Invasion | 1 | Haunter | $1 |
| Vivid Voltage | 1 | Flareon | $1 |
| Celestial Storm | 1 | Banette | $1 |
| Burning Shadows | 1 | Slowking | $1 |
| Team Up | 1 | Pinsir | $1 |
Rarity distribution
Breakdown of Eri Yamaki's 13 works by rarity tier.
Amber bars indicate high-rarity tiers (SAR / SR / HR / Special Illustration / Hyper / Trainer Gallery).
Career era timeline
Eri Yamaki's contributions grouped by Pokemon TCG era. Highlights which eras concentrate the highest-priced cards.
Investment view on Eri Yamaki's portfolio
Portfolio scale. $33 of estimated total catalog value across 13 cards in 11 sets. Average $$3/card with the peak at $7. The 30-day portfolio change is +0.0%, indicating a stable-to-positive trajectory.
High-rarity weight. 0 cards sit in high-rarity tiers (SAR / SR / HR / Special Illustration / Hyper / TG). These are the ones most likely to retain value long-term — Pokemon TCG investment historically favors illustrators with consistent high-rarity output over those who illustrate only commons.
Set diversification. Spread across 11 distinct sets. Concentration on Sword & Shield (1 cards) with a peak there of $7. Wider set participation generally signals an "in-rotation" illustrator Bandai trusts with major releases.
Disclaimer: This is informational only. Pokemon TCG prices fluctuate ±10-30% in short windows; back-test before sizing positions.
Comparable illustrators
Other illustrators with significant overlap in sets. Stats side-by-side for context.
| Illustrator | Cards | Avg $ | Max $ | Shared sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eri Yamaki (this page) | 13 | $3 | $7 | — |
| 5ban Graphics | 1123 | $34 | $2131 | 11 |
| Kagemaru Himeno | 74 | $50 | $797 | 10 |
| Shin Nagasawa | 99 | $6 | $73 | 10 |
| Mitsuhiro Arita | 259 | $149 | $2671 | 9 |
| sui | 36 | $40 | $880 | 9 |
| Mizue | 45 | $6 | $29 | 9 |
All 13 Cards by Eri Yamaki
All 13 Cards by Eri Yamaki(top 5 highlighted above)
Frequently asked about Eri Yamaki
Q. How many cards has Eri Yamaki illustrated?
As of 2026-06-01, Eri Yamaki has illustrated 13 Pokemon TCG cards across 11 different sets.
Q. What's the most expensive Eri Yamaki card?
Currently Gengar (Sword & Shield · Rare Holo) at $7 on the international market.
Q. What's the average price of an Eri Yamaki card?
The international market average across all 13 cards is $3. The portfolio's 30-day average price change is +0.0%.
Q. Which sets feature Eri Yamaki's artwork?
Eri Yamaki has artwork in 11 sets including Vivid Voltage, Rebel Clash, Sword & Shield, SWSH Black Star Promos, Cosmic Eclipse, and 6 more.
Q. What rarities does Eri Yamaki typically illustrate?
Top 3 rarity tiers for this artist: Rare (5), Promo (4), Rare Holo (2). 0 cards (0%) are high-rarity tier (SAR / SR / HR / SIR / Hyper / Trainer Gallery).
Q. When was Eri Yamaki most active?
Eri Yamaki has been active 2010s–present. The most prolific era in our database is "Sun & Moon era" with 6 cards.
Q. Are Eri Yamaki's cards a good investment?
30-day portfolio change is +0.0%, with a max card price of $7. Stable trajectory — solid for long-term holds. High-rarity diversification reduces single-card risk. For specifics see /grading/psa10-roi and /arbitrage on CardGap.
Q. Which other illustrators are similar to Eri Yamaki?
Most overlapping illustrators (shared sets): 5ban Graphics (11 shared sets, avg $34), Kagemaru Himeno (10 shared sets, avg $50), Shin Nagasawa (10 shared sets, avg $6). See the comparison table above for full stats.
Q. How do I identify a Eri Yamaki card?
Pokemon TCG cards print the illustrator's name at the bottom-left of the card art frame (small print). The name "Eri Yamaki" appears verbatim, sometimes with a "Illus. " prefix. Style cues: colorful, bright, energetic. On CardGap, use the search at /illustrators to filter.












