ネルナル
2020s–presentNelnal is an illustrator excelling in fantastical background depiction and light rendering, creating mystical-atmosphere works for the Pokémon TCG.
Cards
4
Avg Price
$2
Max Price
$3
30d Surge
0.0%
Signature works · Top 5 by value
Sets Featured (2)
Full 22-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 4 of these with price data.
Set-by-set breakdown
Nelnal contributed artwork to 2 distinct sets. The table ranks them by the most expensive card in each.
| Set | Cards | Top card | Max $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery | 1 | Toxtricity | $3 |
| Paldean Fates | 3 | Veluza | $2 |
Rarity distribution
Breakdown of Nelnal's 4 works by rarity tier.
Amber bars indicate high-rarity tiers (SAR / SR / HR / Special Illustration / Hyper / Trainer Gallery).
Career era timeline
Nelnal's contributions grouped by Pokemon TCG era. Highlights which eras concentrate the highest-priced cards.
Investment view on Nelnal's portfolio
Portfolio scale. $8 of estimated total catalog value across 4 cards in 2 sets. Average $$2/card with the peak at $3. The 30-day portfolio change is +0.0%, 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 2 distinct sets. Concentration on Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery (1 cards) with a peak there of $3. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelnal (this page) | 4 | $2 | $3 | — |
| Kouki Saitou | 90 | $70 | $3200 | 2 |
| Ryota Murayama | 40 | $51 | $782 | 2 |
| AKIRA EGAWA | 53 | $31 | $357 | 2 |
| nagimiso | 70 | $22 | $469 | 2 |
| HYOGONOSUKE | 22 | $41 | $403 | 2 |
| Akira Komayama | 54 | $15 | $117 | 2 |
All 4 Cards by Nelnal
All 4 Cards by Nelnal(top 5 highlighted above)
Frequently asked about Nelnal
Q. How many cards has Nelnal illustrated?
As of 2026-06-01, Nelnal has illustrated 4 Pokemon TCG cards across 2 different sets.
Q. What's the most expensive Nelnal card?
Currently Toxtricity (Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery · Trainer Gallery Rare Holo) at $3 on the international market.
Q. What's the average price of an Nelnal card?
The international market average across all 4 cards is $2. The portfolio's 30-day average price change is +0.0%.
Q. Which sets feature Nelnal's artwork?
Nelnal has artwork in 2 sets including Paldean Fates, Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery.
Q. What rarities does Nelnal typically illustrate?
Top 3 rarity tiers for this artist: Shiny Rare (2), Trainer Gallery Rare Holo (1), Uncommon (1). 1 cards (25%) are high-rarity tier (SAR / SR / HR / SIR / Hyper / Trainer Gallery).
Q. When was Nelnal most active?
Nelnal has been active 2020s–present. The most prolific era in our database is "Scarlet & Violet era" with 3 cards.
Q. Are Nelnal's cards a good investment?
30-day portfolio change is +0.0%, with a max card price of $3. 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 Nelnal?
Most overlapping illustrators (shared sets): Kouki Saitou (2 shared sets, avg $70), Ryota Murayama (2 shared sets, avg $51), AKIRA EGAWA (2 shared sets, avg $31). See the comparison table above for full stats.
Q. How do I identify a Nelnal card?
Pokemon TCG cards print the illustrator's name at the bottom-left of the card art frame (small print). The name "Nelnal" appears verbatim, sometimes with a "Illus. " prefix. Style cues: fantastical, light effects, mystical. On CardGap, use the search at /illustrators to filter.