Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest 2022 announced for Japan and the US for the first time, one Grand Prize Winner will receive $5,000 and the winner’s illustration will be made into a promo card

The Pokémon Company has announced the Illustration Contest 2022 for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG). Read on below to learn more:

Since the Pokémon Trading Card Game (developed by Creatures Inc.) debuted as Japan’s first full-fledged trading card game, it has continued to be one of the most popular and best-selling trading card games in the world, and has been shipped in 13 languages and 76 countries and regions to date. The Pokémon TCG is celebrating 25 years this year, alongside the 25th anniversary of the beloved Pokémon brand. Hosted by Creatures Inc., the Pokémon Card Game Illustration Grand Prix contest was held in Japan in 2019 and 2020, during which many beautiful illustrations were submitted and many talented artists were discovered. This year, the contest will be open to applicants from two countries, Japan and the United States, and centered around the theme of drawing a moment in a Pokémon’s daily life. We look forward to seeing your exciting and wonderful illustrations.

Source: The Pokémon Company