コマツシンヤ
2020s–presentFocuses on making AR (Art Rare) illustrations convey a sense of the Pokemon's spatial environment. For Magnezone (VSTAR Universe), designed backgrounds that enhance the Pokemon's unique form, achieving a color palette that balances comical and mysterious moods.
- · Magnezone (VSTAR Universe, AR)
Cards
2
Avg Price
$3
Max Price
$4
30d Surge
0.0%
Signature works · Top 5 by value
Sets Featured (2)
Full 27-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
Shinya Komatsu contributed artwork to 2 distinct sets. The table ranks them by the most expensive card in each.
Investment view on Shinya Komatsu's portfolio
Portfolio scale. $7 of estimated total catalog value across 2 cards in 2 sets. Average $$3/card with the peak at $4. The 30-day portfolio change is +0.0%, indicating a stable-to-positive trajectory.
High-rarity weight. 2 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 $4. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinya Komatsu (this page) | 2 | $3 | $4 | — |
| Naoki Saito | 73 | $65 | $600 | 2 |
| AKIRA EGAWA | 53 | $31 | $357 | 2 |
| sui | 36 | $40 | $880 | 2 |
| Akira Komayama | 54 | $15 | $117 | 2 |
| GIDORA | 30 | $21 | $126 | 2 |
| Yuu Nishida | 31 | $20 | $86 | 2 |
All 2 Cards by Shinya Komatsu
All 2 Cards by Shinya Komatsu(top 5 highlighted above)
Frequently asked about Shinya Komatsu
Q. How many cards has Shinya Komatsu illustrated?
As of 2026-06-01, Shinya Komatsu has illustrated 2 Pokemon TCG cards across 2 different sets.
Q. What's the most expensive Shinya Komatsu card?
Currently Magnezone (Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery · Trainer Gallery Rare Holo) at $4 on the international market.
Q. What's the average price of an Shinya Komatsu card?
The international market average across all 2 cards is $3. The portfolio's 30-day average price change is +0.0%.
Q. Which sets feature Shinya Komatsu's artwork?
Shinya Komatsu has artwork in 2 sets including Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery, Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery.
Q. What rarities does Shinya Komatsu typically illustrate?
Top 3 rarity tiers for this artist: Trainer Gallery Rare Holo (2). 2 cards (100%) are high-rarity tier (SAR / SR / HR / SIR / Hyper / Trainer Gallery).
Q. When was Shinya Komatsu most active?
Shinya Komatsu has been active 2020s–present. The most prolific era in our database is "Sword & Shield era" with 2 cards.
Q. Are Shinya Komatsu's cards a good investment?
30-day portfolio change is +0.0%, with a max card price of $4. 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 Shinya Komatsu?
Most overlapping illustrators (shared sets): Naoki Saito (2 shared sets, avg $65), AKIRA EGAWA (2 shared sets, avg $31), sui (2 shared sets, avg $40). See the comparison table above for full stats.
Q. How do I identify a Shinya Komatsu card?
Pokemon TCG cards print the illustrator's name at the bottom-left of the card art frame (small print). The name "Shinya Komatsu" appears verbatim, sometimes with a "Illus. " prefix. Style cues: spatial awareness, comical-mysterious balance, color-driven. 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 ジバコイル AR — カード全体のイラスト、ジバコイルの不思議なフォルム、配色のバランス