What are the most valuable Midori Harada Pokémon cards?

The 2002 Aquapolis Tyranitar Holo [H28/H32] in PSA 10 condition reached a sale price of $2,300 in 2023, while her rare staff-stamped promotional cards often exceed $1,500 on secondary markets.

What materials does Midori Harada use for her artwork?

Harada utilizes a technique involving physical acrylic paints on canvas or paper to create soft, textured backgrounds, which are then scanned and digitally layered for the final card layout. This differs from many modern Pokémon illustrators who work exclusively in vector or digital painting software.

How can you verify an authentic Midori Harada autograph?

Harada frequently signs merchandise at international events like the 2024 European International Championships; her signature is usually accompanied by a hand-drawn sketch of a character like Pikachu or Piplup. These dual-signed and sketched cards often carry a 300% to 500% premium over the base card value.

Did Midori Harada work on projects other than trading cards?

Beyond Pokémon, Harada is known for the 'Fuwa-fuwa no Kuni' series and her contributions to the 'Kiddy Grade' anime project where she provided environmental and background conceptual art.

Artist

MIDORI HARADA

Operating as a freelance illustrator from Japan since 2002, this artist transitioned from conceptual background design at Creatures Inc. to becoming one of the most prolific Pokémon TCG contributors with over 300 individual card credits. Her painterly style, characterized by soft lighting and atmospheric depth, helped define the aesthetic of the e-Card and EX series during the early 2000s.

COLLECTION STATS

Works

Floette - BREAKthrough (Reverse Holo Rare) [102/162]

trading-cardsJan 22, 2026

$1 - $5• Feb 2026

Average

Sliggoo (Holo) - XY Furious Fists [59/111]

trading-cardsJan 22, 2026

$1 - $5• Feb 2026

You've seen all works by Midori Harada in the collection

Landscape-driven illustrations that defined the e-Series and EX eras

Tyrantitar - Aquapolis [H28/H32] (2002)

This card features a textured landscape that became the foundational visual for the 2002 Expansion Pack 1, representing Harada's professional debut as a freelancer for Creatures Inc. after leaving her role as a graphic designer.

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