NCエンパイア
2010s–presentNC Empire is a CG illustration studio specializing in 3DCG. They handle CG illustrations primarily for large-format cards like VSTAR and VMAX in the Pokémon TCG, delivering powerful visuals.
Cards
8
Avg Price
$3
Max Price
$11
30d Surge
0.0%
Signature works · Top 5 by value
Sets Featured (7)
Full 71-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 8 of these with price data.
Set-by-set breakdown
NC Empire contributed artwork to 7 distinct sets. The table ranks them by the most expensive card in each.
| Set | Cards | Top card | Max $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Origin Trainer Gallery | 1 | Boss's Orders | $11 |
| SWSH Black Star Promos | 2 | Lucario | $5 |
| Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery | 1 | Houndoom | $3 |
| Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery | 1 | Thievul | $3 |
| Pokémon GO | 1 | Blastoise | $1 |
| Vivid Voltage | 1 | Lugia | $1 |
| 151 | 1 | Electabuzz | $1 |
Rarity distribution
Breakdown of NC Empire's 8 works by rarity tier.
Amber bars indicate high-rarity tiers (SAR / SR / HR / Special Illustration / Hyper / Trainer Gallery).
Career era timeline
NC Empire's contributions grouped by Pokemon TCG era. Highlights which eras concentrate the highest-priced cards.
Investment view on NC Empire's portfolio
Portfolio scale. $26 of estimated total catalog value across 8 cards in 7 sets. Average $$3/card with the peak at $11. The 30-day portfolio change is +0.0%, indicating a stable-to-positive trajectory.
High-rarity weight. 3 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 7 distinct sets. Concentration on Lost Origin Trainer Gallery (1 cards) with a peak there of $11. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC Empire (this page) | 8 | $3 | $11 | — |
| saino misaki | 23 | $16 | $82 | 6 |
| Sanosuke Sakuma | 70 | $32 | $439 | 5 |
| AKIRA EGAWA | 53 | $30 | $357 | 5 |
| Akira Komayama | 54 | $15 | $112 | 5 |
| kodama | 34 | $15 | $174 | 5 |
| 5ban Graphics | 1121 | $35 | $2161 | 4 |
All 8 Cards by NC Empire
All 8 Cards by NC Empire(top 5 highlighted above)
Frequently asked about NC Empire
Q. How many cards has NC Empire illustrated?
As of 2026-05-11, NC Empire has illustrated 8 Pokemon TCG cards across 7 different sets.
Q. What's the most expensive NC Empire card?
Currently Boss's Orders (Lost Origin Trainer Gallery · Rare Ultra) at $11 on the international market.
Q. What's the average price of an NC Empire card?
The international market average across all 8 cards is $3. The portfolio's 30-day average price change is +0.0%.
Q. Which sets feature NC Empire's artwork?
NC Empire has artwork in 7 sets including 151, Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery, Lost Origin Trainer Gallery, Pokémon GO, Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery, and 2 more.
Q. What rarities does NC Empire typically illustrate?
Top 3 rarity tiers for this artist: Promo (2), Trainer Gallery Rare Holo (2), Rare Holo (2). 3 cards (38%) are high-rarity tier (SAR / SR / HR / SIR / Hyper / Trainer Gallery).
Q. When was NC Empire most active?
NC Empire has been active 2010s–present. The most prolific era in our database is "Sword & Shield era" with 5 cards.
Q. Are NC Empire's cards a good investment?
30-day portfolio change is +0.0%, with a max card price of $11. 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 NC Empire?
Most overlapping illustrators (shared sets): saino misaki (6 shared sets, avg $16), Sanosuke Sakuma (5 shared sets, avg $32), AKIRA EGAWA (5 shared sets, avg $30). See the comparison table above for full stats.
Q. How do I identify a NC Empire card?
Pokemon TCG cards print the illustrator's name at the bottom-left of the card art frame (small print). The name "NC Empire" appears verbatim, sometimes with a "Illus. " prefix. Style cues: 3DCG, realistic, dynamic. On CardGap, use the search at /illustrators to filter.