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What the community prefers

Based on 1,298 duels.

Which artist does the community prefer?

Kagemaru Himeno, Atsuko Nishida and kawayoo, for now.

  1. Xerneas — Vivid Voltage, 2020, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno1.Kagemaru HimenoScore 1,539
  2. Tangrowth — Lost Thunder, 2018, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida2.Atsuko NishidaScore 1,517
  3. Tornadus — Furious Fists, 2014, illustrated by kawayoo3.kawayooScore 1,516
  4. Azumarill — Sandstorm, 2003, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita4.Mitsuhiro AritaScore 1,516
  5. Emolga EX — XY, 2014, illustrated by Ryo Ueda5.Ryo UedaScore 1,512
  6. Miraidon — SVP Black Star Promos, 2023, illustrated by Akira Komayama6.Akira KomayamaScore 1,511
  7. Reshiram-EX — Next Destinies, 2012, illustrated by 5ban Graphics7.5ban GraphicsScore 1,510
  8. Stonjourner — Sword & Shield, 2020, illustrated by Shin Nagasawa8.Shin NagasawaScore 1,504
  9. Sawsbuck — Black & White, 2011, illustrated by Naoyo Kimura9.Naoyo KimuraScore 1,502
  10. Gabite — BREAKpoint, 2016, illustrated by Midori Harada10.Midori HaradaScore 1,500
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Which set, which series?

Lost Thunder leads the sets, E-Card the series.

  1. Tangrowth — Lost Thunder, 2018, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida1.Lost ThunderScore 1,516
  2. Mabosstiff — Paldea Evolved, 2023, illustrated by Souichirou Gunjima2.Paldea EvolvedScore 1,506
  3. Regigigas — SWSH Black Star Promos, 20193.SWSH Black Star PromosScore 1,505
  4. Metagross — Plasma Freeze, 2013, illustrated by 5ban Graphics4.Plasma FreezeScore 1,504
  5. Lapras — Chilling Reign, 2021, illustrated by Atsushi Furusawa5.Chilling ReignScore 1,502
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Which year does the community prefer?

2005, by the average score of its cards.

Average card score by release year (smoothed)Overall average: 1,498
1,5001,55019992003200720112015201920232005

Average weighted by duels and smoothed towards the overall mean, so that little-played years aren't overrated.

Show the values
YearAverage scoreRated cardsDuels
19991,4934040
20001,5126264
20021,5395455
20031,535101103
20041,5085760
20051,5444951
20061,5206262
20071,5277578
20081,5086669
20091,5218081
20101,5256064
20111,5086566
20121,4956568
20131,494119125
20141,4915862
20151,4977983
20161,5117476
20171,480104111
20181,4948587
20191,483180191
20201,467104105
20211,471135139
20221,4708688
20231,480214220
20241,503141146
20251,503166169
20261,497109115

What's the favourite card of each year?

From 1999 to 2026, one card per year.

  1. Pichu — Wizards Black Star Promos, 1999, illustrated by Ken Sugimori1999PichuWizards Black Star Promos
  2. Koga's Ninja Trick — Gym Challenge, 2000, illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki2000Koga's Ninja TrickGym Challenge
  3. Scyther — Neo Discovery, 2001, illustrated by Kimiya Masago2001ScytherNeo Discovery
  4. Unown [T] — Neo Destiny, 2002, illustrated by CR CG gangs2002Unown [T]Neo Destiny
  5. Azumarill — Sandstorm, 2003, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita2003AzumarillSandstorm
  6. Team Magma's Aron — Team Magma vs Team Aqua, 2004, illustrated by Katsura Tabata2004Team Magma's AronTeam Magma vs Team Aqua
  7. Rocket's Persian ex — Unseen Forces, 2005, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita2005Rocket's Persian exUnseen Forces
  8. Rayquaza δ — Holon Phantoms, 2006, illustrated by Ryo Ueda2006Rayquaza δHolon Phantoms
  9. Aggron — Power Keepers, 2007, illustrated by Ken Sugimori2007AggronPower Keepers
  10. Togekiss — Great Encounters, 2008, illustrated by Kent Kanetsuna2008TogekissGreat Encounters
  11. Toxicroak — Arceus, 2009, illustrated by Kouki Saitou2009ToxicroakArceus
  12. Pikachu — Undaunted, 2010, illustrated by Kouki Saitou2010PikachuUndaunted
  13. Carracosta — Noble Victories, 2011, illustrated by match2011CarracostaNoble Victories
  14. Reshiram-EX — Next Destinies, 2012, illustrated by 5ban Graphics2012Reshiram-EXNext Destinies
  15. Shaymin — XY Black Star Promos, 2013, illustrated by You Iribi2013ShayminXY Black Star Promos
  16. Tornadus — Furious Fists, 2014, illustrated by kawayoo2014TornadusFurious Fists
  17. Mr. Mime — BREAKthrough, 2015, illustrated by kirisAki2015Mr. MimeBREAKthrough
  18. Mew — Fates Collide, 2016, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita2016MewFates Collide
  19. Sharpedo — Guardians Rising, 2017, illustrated by 5ban Graphics2017SharpedoGuardians Rising
  20. Tangrowth — Lost Thunder, 2018, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida2018TangrowthLost Thunder
  21. Mega Lopunny & Jigglypuff GX — Cosmic Eclipse, 2019, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita2019Mega Lopunny & Jigglypuff GXCosmic Eclipse
  22. Togekiss VMAX — Vivid Voltage, 2020, illustrated by 5ban Graphics2020Togekiss VMAXVivid Voltage
  23. Lapras — Chilling Reign, 2021, illustrated by Atsushi Furusawa2021LaprasChilling Reign
  24. Swanna — Lost Origin, 2022, illustrated by Sekio2022SwannaLost Origin
  25. Loudred — Paradox Rift, 2023, illustrated by NC Empire2023LoudredParadox Rift
  26. Feebas — Surging Sparks, 2024, illustrated by Kuroimori2024FeebasSurging Sparks
  27. Wailord — Journey Together, 2025, illustrated by Katsunori Sato2025WailordJourney Together
  28. Froakie — Chaos Rising, 2026, illustrated by Susumu Maeya2026FroakieChaos Rising

Which Pokémon is the most loved, across all its cards?

Pikachu — Undaunted, 2010, illustrated by Kouki Saitou

Pikachu

Its best-ranked card: Undaunted (2010), #61/90, illustrated by Kouki Saitou.

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Which type and which rarity win their duels most often?

Share of duels won, smoothed for small groups. Right of the axis means more wins than losses.

Hidden gems: which common cards does the community love?

The best-ranked commons and uncommons.

Unown [T] — Neo Destiny, 2002, illustrated by CR CG gangsUnown [T]Neo Destiny2002Score 1,806
Team Magma's Aron — Team Magma vs Team Aqua, 2004, illustrated by Katsura TabataTeam Magma's AronTeam Magma vs Team Aqua2004Score 1,792
Pikachu — Undaunted, 2010, illustrated by Kouki SaitouPikachuUndaunted2010Score 1,751
Koga's Ninja Trick — Gym Challenge, 2000, illustrated by Sumiyoshi KizukiKoga's Ninja TrickGym Challenge2000Score 1,751
Azumarill — Sandstorm, 2003, illustrated by Mitsuhiro AritaAzumarillSandstorm2003Score 1,751
Lapras — Chilling Reign, 2021, illustrated by Atsushi FurusawaLaprasChilling Reign2021Score 1,751
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Which cards are rising this week?

The biggest score gains over the last 7 days.

Unown [T] — Neo Destiny, 2002, illustrated by CR CG gangs+306Unown [T]Neo Destiny2002
Team Magma's Aron — Team Magma vs Team Aqua, 2004, illustrated by Katsura Tabata+292Team Magma's AronTeam Magma vs Team Aqua2004
Aggron — Power Keepers, 2007, illustrated by Ken Sugimori+251AggronPower Keepers2007
Wailord — Journey Together, 2025, illustrated by Katsunori Sato+251WailordJourney Together2025
Koga's Ninja Trick — Gym Challenge, 2000, illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki+251Koga's Ninja TrickGym Challenge2000
Emolga EX — XY, 2014, illustrated by Ryo Ueda+251Emolga EXXY2014

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