カンダシンジ
2020s–presentGained attention for Galarian Moltres (VSTAR Universe) with the theme 'evil flames bleeding into clear skies.' Creates unsettling atmospheres through contrast between blue sky and ominous colors, using inverted poses and upward-flowing dark aura to disturb the viewer.
- · Galarian Moltres (VSTAR Universe, AR)
Cards
2
Avg Price
$4
Max Price
$7
30d Surge
0.0%
Signature works · Top 5 by value
Sets Featured (2)
Full 40-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 2 of these with price data.
Set-by-set breakdown
Shinji Kanda contributed artwork to 2 distinct sets. The table ranks them by the most expensive card in each.
Rarity distribution
Breakdown of Shinji Kanda's 2 works by rarity tier.
Amber bars indicate high-rarity tiers (SAR / SR / HR / Special Illustration / Hyper / Trainer Gallery).
Career era timeline
Shinji Kanda's contributions grouped by Pokemon TCG era. Highlights which eras concentrate the highest-priced cards.
Investment view on Shinji Kanda's portfolio
Portfolio scale. $8 of estimated total catalog value across 2 cards in 2 sets. Average $$4/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 2 distinct sets. Concentration on Paradox Rift (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinji Kanda (this page) | 2 | $4 | $7 | — |
| 5ban Graphics | 1121 | $35 | $2161 | 2 |
| Naoyo Kimura | 37 | $219 | $2225 | 2 |
| Megumi Mizutani | 104 | $39 | $319 | 2 |
| Hideki Ishikawa | 56 | $49 | $319 | 2 |
| takuyoa | 80 | $32 | $477 | 2 |
| N-DESIGN Inc. | 76 | $26 | $321 | 2 |
All 2 Cards by Shinji Kanda
All 2 Cards by Shinji Kanda(top 5 highlighted above)
Frequently asked about Shinji Kanda
Q. How many cards has Shinji Kanda illustrated?
As of 2026-05-11, Shinji Kanda has illustrated 2 Pokemon TCG cards across 2 different sets.
Q. What's the most expensive Shinji Kanda card?
Currently Blitzle (Paradox Rift · Illustration Rare) at $7 on the international market.
Q. What's the average price of an Shinji Kanda card?
The international market average across all 2 cards is $4. The portfolio's 30-day average price change is +0.0%.
Q. Which sets feature Shinji Kanda's artwork?
Shinji Kanda has artwork in 2 sets including Paradox Rift, Silver Tempest.
Q. What rarities does Shinji Kanda typically illustrate?
Top 3 rarity tiers for this artist: Illustration Rare (1), Uncommon (1). 0 cards (0%) are high-rarity tier (SAR / SR / HR / SIR / Hyper / Trainer Gallery).
Q. When was Shinji Kanda most active?
Shinji Kanda has been active 2020s–present. The most prolific era in our database is "Sword & Shield era" with 1 cards.
Q. Are Shinji Kanda'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 Shinji Kanda?
Most overlapping illustrators (shared sets): 5ban Graphics (2 shared sets, avg $35), Naoyo Kimura (2 shared sets, avg $219), Megumi Mizutani (2 shared sets, avg $39). See the comparison table above for full stats.
Q. How do I identify a Shinji Kanda card?
Pokemon TCG cards print the illustrator's name at the bottom-left of the card art frame (small print). The name "Shinji Kanda" appears verbatim, sometimes with a "Illus. " prefix. Style cues: dark atmosphere, color contrast, unsettling. On CardGap, use the search at /illustrators to filter.
Interviews, events & media
Interviews (2)
- ポケモンカードゲーム公式 (pokemon-card.com) (2022-12)
VSTARユニバース ガラル ファイヤー AR — 晴天と邪悪な炎の対比、不穏さの演出、逆さまの構図