マホウ
2010s–presentIllustrator known for vivid colors and fantastical atmospheres, expressing beautiful fantasy worlds where Pokemon live. Popular with card collectors.
Cards
22
Avg Price
$3
Max Price
$12
30d Surge
+1.5%
Signature works · Top 5 by value
Sets Featured (10)
Full 141-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 22 of these with price data.
Set-by-set breakdown
MAHOU contributed artwork to 10 distinct sets. The table ranks them by the most expensive card in each.
Rarity distribution
Breakdown of MAHOU's 22 works by rarity tier.
Amber bars indicate high-rarity tiers (SAR / SR / HR / Special Illustration / Hyper / Trainer Gallery).
Career era timeline
MAHOU's contributions grouped by Pokemon TCG era. Highlights which eras concentrate the highest-priced cards.
Top 30-day price movers
MAHOU's cards with the largest 30-day price gains. Useful for spotting momentum among collectors.
Investment view on MAHOU's portfolio
Portfolio scale. $68 of estimated total catalog value across 22 cards in 10 sets. Average $$3/card with the peak at $12. The 30-day portfolio change is +1.5%, indicating a stable-to-positive trajectory.
High-rarity weight. 1 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 10 distinct sets. Concentration on Cosmic Eclipse (3 cards) with a peak there of $12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHOU (this page) | 22 | $3 | $12 | — |
| 5ban Graphics | 1123 | $34 | $2131 | 10 |
| Kouki Saitou | 90 | $70 | $3200 | 9 |
| Kagemaru Himeno | 74 | $50 | $797 | 9 |
| Shin Nagasawa | 99 | $6 | $73 | 9 |
| Naoyo Kimura | 37 | $221 | $2225 | 8 |
| nagimiso | 70 | $22 | $469 | 8 |
All 22 Cards by MAHOU
All 22 Cards by MAHOU(top 5 highlighted above)
Spiritomb
Shiny Rare
Paldean Fates
Amoonguss
Promo
SM Black Star Promos
Sinistea
Rare Shiny
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Scorbunny
Rare Shiny
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Horsea
Promo
Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
Frost Rotom
Rare
Ultra Prism
Blissey
Rare Holo
Lost Thunder
Alolan Muk
Rare
Cosmic Eclipse
Salandit
Common
Dragon Majesty
Dedenne
Common
Lost Thunder
Litwick
Common
Unified Minds
Magnemite
Common
Ultra Prism
Cherrim
Uncommon
Ultra Prism
Magnemite
Common
Ultra Prism
Swirlix
Common
Cosmic Eclipse
Litwick
Common
Unified Minds
Growlithe
Common
Sun & Moon
Frequently asked about MAHOU
Q. How many cards has MAHOU illustrated?
As of 2026-06-01, MAHOU has illustrated 22 Pokemon TCG cards across 10 different sets.
Q. What's the most expensive MAHOU card?
Currently Weavile (Cosmic Eclipse · Rare Secret) at $12 on the international market.
Q. What's the average price of an MAHOU card?
The international market average across all 22 cards is $3. The portfolio's 30-day average price change is +1.5%.
Q. Which sets feature MAHOU's artwork?
MAHOU has artwork in 10 sets including Paldean Fates, Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos, Shining Fates Shiny Vault, Cosmic Eclipse, Unified Minds, and 5 more.
Q. What rarities does MAHOU typically illustrate?
Top 3 rarity tiers for this artist: Common (9), Rare Shiny (4), Uncommon (2). 1 cards (5%) are high-rarity tier (SAR / SR / HR / SIR / Hyper / Trainer Gallery).
Q. When was MAHOU most active?
MAHOU has been active 2010s–present. The most prolific era in our database is "Sun & Moon era" with 15 cards.
Q. Are MAHOU's cards a good investment?
30-day portfolio change is +1.5%, with a max card price of $12. 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 MAHOU?
Most overlapping illustrators (shared sets): 5ban Graphics (10 shared sets, avg $34), Kouki Saitou (9 shared sets, avg $70), Kagemaru Himeno (9 shared sets, avg $50). See the comparison table above for full stats.
Q. How do I identify a MAHOU card?
Pokemon TCG cards print the illustrator's name at the bottom-left of the card art frame (small print). The name "MAHOU" appears verbatim, sometimes with a "Illus. " prefix. Style cues: vivid colors, fantastical, beautiful. On CardGap, use the search at /illustrators to filter.