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NC EmpirePokémon Card List

Every Pokémon card illustrated by NC Empire: 88 cards in English and Japanese since 2020, rarest first, with a picture of each one.

12 illustration raresout of 88 cards

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Rainbow Rare · 1 HR · 1 SIR · 1 SAR · 1 Ultra Rare · 2 SR · 2 IR · 3 Trainer Gallery · 2 AR · 4 CHR · 1 Rare Holo · 6 Rare · 14 Promo · 12 Uncommon · 13 Common · 15 No symbol · 10

Rare Rainbow1

Agatha 210/198, Chilling Reign, illustrated by NC Empire — **Agatha***Rainbow Rare*Chilling ReignEN

HR · Hyper Rare1

Agatha 089/070, Jet-Black Spirit, illustrated by NC Empire — **Agatha**HRJet-Black SpiritJA

SIR · Special Illustration Rare1

Full illustrated scenes, usually the most wanted card of a modern set.

Morpeko ex 117/084, Pitch Black, illustrated by NC Empire — **Morpeko ex***SIR*Pitch BlackEN

SAR · Special Art Rare1

The Japanese name for Special Illustration Rares: full illustrated scenes.

Morpeko ex 115/081, Abyss Eye, illustrated by NC Empire — **Morpeko ex***SAR*Abyss EyeJA

Ultra Rare2

Boss's Orders TG24, Lost Origin, illustrated by NC Empire — **Boss's Orders***Ultra Rare*Lost OriginEN

Agatha 186/198, Chilling Reign, illustrated by NC Empire — **Agatha***Ultra Rare*Chilling ReignEN

SR · Super Rare2

Japanese full art cards.

Boss's Orders 268/184, VMAX Climax, illustrated by NC Empire — **Boss's Orders**SRVMAX ClimaxJA

Agatha 081/070, Jet-Black Spirit, illustrated by NC Empire — **Agatha**SRJet-Black SpiritJA

IR · Illustration Rare3

The artwork runs across the whole card, often the Pokémon in its habitat.

Emboar 098/086, White Flare, illustrated by NC Empire — **Emboar**IRWhite FlareEN

Team Rocket's Spidops 187/182, Destined Rivals, illustrated by NC Empire — **Team Rocket's Spidops**IRDestined RivalsEN

Loudred 212/182, Paradox Rift, illustrated by NC Empire — **Loudred**IRParadox RiftEN

Trainer Gallery Rare Holo2

Pokémon drawn with their trainers, from the Trainer Gallery subsets.

Thievul GG17, Crown Zenith, illustrated by NC Empire — **Thievul***Trainer Gallery*Crown ZenithEN

Houndoom TG10, Brilliant Stars, illustrated by NC Empire — **Houndoom***Trainer Gallery*Brilliant StarsEN

AR · Art Rare4

The Japanese name for Illustration Rares: artwork across the whole card.

Emboar 098/086, Japanese White Flare, illustrated by NC Empire — **Emboar**ARJapanese White FlareJA

Team Rocket's Spidops 099/098, Glory of Team Rocket, illustrated by NC Empire — **Team Rocket's Spidops**ARGlory of Team RocketJA

Loudred 078/066, Ancient Roar, illustrated by NC Empire — **Loudred**ARAncient RoarJA

Thievul 192/172, VSTAR Universe, illustrated by NC Empire — **Thievul**ARVSTAR UniverseJA

CHR · Character Rare1

A Pokémon drawn together with its trainer.

Houndoom 206/184, VMAX Climax, illustrated by NC Empire — **Houndoom***CHR*VMAX ClimaxJA

Rare Holo6

Blastoise 017/078, Pokémon GO, illustrated by NC Empire — **Blastoise***Rare Holo*Pokémon GOEN

Landorus 148/264, Fusion Strike, illustrated by NC Empire — **Landorus***Rare Holo*Fusion StrikeEN

Entei 019/203, Evolving Skies, illustrated by NC Empire — **Entei***Rare Holo*Evolving SkiesEN

Inteleon 043/198, Chilling Reign, illustrated by NC Empire — **Inteleon***Rare Holo*Chilling ReignEN

Steelix 099/163, Battle Styles, illustrated by NC Empire — **Steelix***Rare Holo*Battle StylesEN

Lugia 132/185, Vivid Voltage, illustrated by NC Empire — **Lugia***Rare Holo*Vivid VoltageEN

Rare14

Boss's Orders (Ghetsis) 172/193, Paldea Evolved, illustrated by NC Empire — **Boss's Orders (Ghetsis)***Rare*Paldea EvolvedEN

Dragalge 082/159, Crown Zenith, illustrated by NC Empire — **Dragalge***Rare*Crown ZenithEN

Gallade 081/198, Chilling Reign, illustrated by NC Empire — **Gallade***Rare*Chilling ReignEN

Terrakion 092/185, Vivid Voltage, illustrated by NC Empire — **Terrakion***Rare*Vivid VoltageEN

Volcarona 030/189, Darkness Ablaze, illustrated by NC Empire — **Volcarona***Rare*Darkness AblazeEN

Melmetal 130/189, Darkness Ablaze, illustrated by NC Empire — **Melmetal***Rare*Darkness AblazeEN

Boss's Orders 069/073, Triplet Beat, illustrated by NC Empire — **Boss's Orders***Rare*Triplet BeatJA

Blastoise 017/071, Japanese Pokémon GO, illustrated by NC Empire — **Blastoise***Rare*Japanese Pokémon GOJA

Landorus 039/067, Blue Sky Stream, illustrated by NC Empire — **Landorus***Rare*Blue Sky StreamJA

Entei 014/069, Eevee Heroes, illustrated by NC Empire — **Entei***Rare*Eevee HeroesJA

Inteleon 018/070, Peerless Fighters, illustrated by NC Empire — **Inteleon***Rare*Peerless FightersJA

Steelix 052/070, Rapid Strike Master, illustrated by NC Empire — **Steelix***Rare*Rapid Strike MasterJA

Terrakion 060/100, Amazing Volt Tackle, illustrated by NC Empire — **Terrakion***Rare*Amazing Volt TackleJA

Lugia 055/076, Legendary Heartbeat, illustrated by NC Empire — **Lugia***Rare*Legendary HeartbeatJA

Charmander 047, Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos, illustrated by NC Empire — **Charmander***Promo*Scarlet & Violet Black Star PromosEN

Manaphy SWSH275, SWSH Black Star Promos, illustrated by NC Empire — **Manaphy***Promo*SWSH Black Star PromosEN

Lucario SWSH186, SWSH Black Star Promos, illustrated by NC Empire — **Lucario***Promo*SWSH Black Star PromosEN

Charizard SWSH066, SWSH Black Star Promos, illustrated by NC Empire — **Charizard***Promo*SWSH Black Star PromosEN

Mismagius SM245, Sun & Moon Black Star Promos, illustrated by NC Empire — **Mismagius***Promo*Sun & Moon Black Star PromosEN

Boss's Orders (Ghetsis) 278, Scarlet & Violet Promos, illustrated by NC Empire — **Boss's Orders (Ghetsis)***Promo*Scarlet & Violet PromosJA

Boss's Orders 188, Scarlet & Violet Promos, illustrated by NC Empire — **Boss's Orders***Promo*Scarlet & Violet PromosJA

Charmander 060, Scarlet & Violet Promos, illustrated by NC Empire — **Charmander***Promo*Scarlet & Violet PromosJA

Eelektrik 297, Sword & Shield Promos, illustrated by NC Empire — **Eelektrik***Promo*Sword & Shield PromosJA

Manaphy 286, Sword & Shield Promos, illustrated by NC Empire — **Manaphy***Promo*Sword & Shield PromosJA

Mismagius 141, Sword & Shield Promos, illustrated by NC Empire — **Mismagius***Promo*Sword & Shield PromosJA

Luxio 039, Sword & Shield Promos, illustrated by NC Empire — **Luxio***Promo*Sword & Shield PromosJA

Uncommon13

Boss's Orders 114/132, Mega Evolution Base, illustrated by NC Empire — **Boss's Orders***Uncommon*Mega Evolution BaseEN

Marnie's Morgrem 135/182, Destined Rivals, illustrated by NC Empire — **Marnie's Morgrem***Uncommon*Destined RivalsEN

Grafaiai 121/191, Surging Sparks, illustrated by NC Empire — **Grafaiai***Uncommon*Surging SparksEN

Eelektrik 048/159, Crown Zenith, illustrated by NC Empire — **Eelektrik***Uncommon*Crown ZenithEN

Bisharp 116/189, Astral Radiance, illustrated by NC Empire — **Bisharp***Uncommon*Astral RadianceEN

Morpeko 098/163, Battle Styles, illustrated by NC Empire — **Morpeko***Uncommon*Battle StylesEN

Luxio 032/072, Shining Fates, illustrated by NC Empire — **Luxio***Uncommon*Shining FatesEN

Klang 126/189, Darkness Ablaze, illustrated by NC Empire — **Klang***Uncommon*Darkness AblazeEN

Grafaiai 074/106, Super Electric Breaker, illustrated by NC Empire — **Grafaiai***Uncommon*Super Electric BreakerJA

Dragalge 061/098, Paradigm Trigger, illustrated by NC Empire — **Dragalge***Uncommon*Paradigm TriggerJA

Bisharp 051/067, Time Gazer, illustrated by NC Empire — **Bisharp***Uncommon*Time GazerJA

Gallade 040/070, Silver Lance, illustrated by NC Empire — **Gallade***Uncommon*Silver LanceJA

Volcarona 013/070, Explosive Walker, illustrated by NC Empire — **Volcarona***Uncommon*Explosive WalkerJA

Common15

Darumaka 015/094, Phantasmal Flames, illustrated by NC Empire — **Darumaka***Common*Phantasmal FlamesEN

Persian 049/064, Shrouded Fable, illustrated by NC Empire — **Persian***Common*Shrouded FableEN

Electabuzz 125/165, 151, illustrated by NC Empire — **Electabuzz***Common*151EN

Carvanha 162/264, Fusion Strike, illustrated by NC Empire — **Carvanha***Common*Fusion StrikeEN

Sneasel 030/198, Chilling Reign, illustrated by NC Empire — **Sneasel***Common*Chilling ReignEN

Mienfoo 076/163, Battle Styles, illustrated by NC Empire — **Mienfoo***Common*Battle StylesEN

Skarmory 120/189, Darkness Ablaze, illustrated by NC Empire — **Skarmory***Common*Darkness AblazeEN

Darumaka 015/080, Inferno X, illustrated by NC Empire — **Darumaka***Common*Inferno XJA

Persian 049/064, Night Wanderer, illustrated by NC Empire — **Persian***Common*Night WandererJA

Electabuzz 125/165, Pokémon Card 151, illustrated by NC Empire — **Electabuzz***Common*Pokémon Card 151JA

Sneasel 011/070, Jet-Black Spirit, illustrated by NC Empire — **Sneasel***Common*Jet-Black SpiritJA

Mienfoo 045/070, Rapid Strike Master, illustrated by NC Empire — **Mienfoo***Common*Rapid Strike MasterJA

Morpeko 047/070, Single Strike Master, illustrated by NC Empire — **Morpeko***Common*Single Strike MasterJA

Skarmory 068/100, Infinity Zone, illustrated by NC Empire — **Skarmory***Common*Infinity ZoneJA

Klang 070/100, Infinity Zone, illustrated by NC Empire — **Klang***Common*Infinity ZoneJA

No rarity symbol10

Boss's Orders 019, Mega Diancie ex Starter Set MEGA, illustrated by NC Empire — **Boss's Orders***No symbol*Mega Diancie ex Starter Set MEGAJA

Boss's Orders 020, Mega Gengar ex Starter Set MEGA, illustrated by NC Empire — **Boss's Orders***No symbol*Mega Gengar ex Starter Set MEGAJA

Boss's Orders 039, MEGA Premium Trainer Box, illustrated by NC Empire — **Boss's Orders***No symbol*MEGA Premium Trainer BoxJA

Marnie's Morgrem 006, Marnie's Morpeko & Grimmsnarl ex Starter Set ex, illustrated by NC Empire — **Marnie's Morgrem***No symbol*Marnie's Morpeko & Grimmsnarl ex Starter Set exJA

Boss's Orders 017, Steven's Beldum & Metagross ex Starter Set ex, illustrated by NC Empire — **Boss's Orders***No symbol*Steven's Beldum & Metagross ex Starter Set exJA

Boss's Orders 018, Marnie's Morpeko & Grimmsnarl ex Starter Set ex, illustrated by NC Empire — **Boss's Orders***No symbol*Marnie's Morpeko & Grimmsnarl ex Starter Set exJA

Boss's Orders 181/190, Shiny Treasure ex, illustrated by NC Empire — **Boss's Orders***No symbol*Shiny Treasure exJA

Lucario 077/172, VSTAR Universe, illustrated by NC Empire — **Lucario***No symbol*VSTAR UniverseJA

Charizard 017/184, VMAX Climax, illustrated by NC Empire — **Charizard***No symbol*VMAX ClimaxJA

Gallade 085/184, VMAX Climax, illustrated by NC Empire — **Gallade***No symbol*VMAX ClimaxJA

No.	Card	Rarity	Language
210/198	AgathaChilling Reign	Rainbow Rare	EN
089/070	AgathaJet-Black Spirit	HR	JA
117/084	Morpeko exPitch Black	SIR	EN
115/081	Morpeko exAbyss Eye	SAR	JA
TG24	Boss's OrdersLost Origin	Ultra Rare	EN
186/198	AgathaChilling Reign	Ultra Rare	EN
268/184	Boss's OrdersVMAX Climax	SR	JA
081/070	AgathaJet-Black Spirit	SR	JA
098/086	EmboarWhite Flare	IR	EN
187/182	Team Rocket's SpidopsDestined Rivals	IR	EN
212/182	LoudredParadox Rift	IR	EN
GG17	ThievulCrown Zenith	Trainer Gallery	EN
TG10	HoundoomBrilliant Stars	Trainer Gallery	EN
098/086	EmboarJapanese White Flare	AR	JA
099/098	Team Rocket's SpidopsGlory of Team Rocket	AR	JA
078/066	LoudredAncient Roar	AR	JA
192/172	ThievulVSTAR Universe	AR	JA
206/184	HoundoomVMAX Climax	CHR	JA
017/078	BlastoisePokémon GO	Rare Holo	EN
148/264	LandorusFusion Strike	Rare Holo	EN
019/203	EnteiEvolving Skies	Rare Holo	EN
043/198	InteleonChilling Reign	Rare Holo	EN
099/163	SteelixBattle Styles	Rare Holo	EN
132/185	LugiaVivid Voltage	Rare Holo	EN
172/193	Boss's Orders (Ghetsis)Paldea Evolved	Rare	EN
082/159	DragalgeCrown Zenith	Rare	EN
081/198	GalladeChilling Reign	Rare	EN
092/185	TerrakionVivid Voltage	Rare	EN
030/189	VolcaronaDarkness Ablaze	Rare	EN
130/189	MelmetalDarkness Ablaze	Rare	EN
069/073	Boss's OrdersTriplet Beat	Rare	JA
017/071	BlastoiseJapanese Pokémon GO	Rare	JA
039/067	LandorusBlue Sky Stream	Rare	JA
014/069	EnteiEevee Heroes	Rare	JA
018/070	InteleonPeerless Fighters	Rare	JA
052/070	SteelixRapid Strike Master	Rare	JA
060/100	TerrakionAmazing Volt Tackle	Rare	JA
055/076	LugiaLegendary Heartbeat	Rare	JA
047	CharmanderScarlet & Violet Black Star Promos	Promo	EN
SWSH275	ManaphySWSH Black Star Promos	Promo	EN
SWSH186	LucarioSWSH Black Star Promos	Promo	EN
SWSH066	CharizardSWSH Black Star Promos	Promo	EN
SM245	MismagiusSun & Moon Black Star Promos	Promo	EN
278	Boss's Orders (Ghetsis)Scarlet & Violet Promos	Promo	JA
188	Boss's OrdersScarlet & Violet Promos	Promo	JA
060	CharmanderScarlet & Violet Promos	Promo	JA
297	EelektrikSword & Shield Promos	Promo	JA
286	ManaphySword & Shield Promos	Promo	JA
141	MismagiusSword & Shield Promos	Promo	JA
039	LuxioSword & Shield Promos	Promo	JA
114/132	Boss's OrdersMega Evolution Base	Uncommon	EN
135/182	Marnie's MorgremDestined Rivals	Uncommon	EN
121/191	GrafaiaiSurging Sparks	Uncommon	EN
048/159	EelektrikCrown Zenith	Uncommon	EN
116/189	BisharpAstral Radiance	Uncommon	EN
098/163	MorpekoBattle Styles	Uncommon	EN
032/072	LuxioShining Fates	Uncommon	EN
126/189	KlangDarkness Ablaze	Uncommon	EN
074/106	GrafaiaiSuper Electric Breaker	Uncommon	JA
061/098	DragalgeParadigm Trigger	Uncommon	JA
051/067	BisharpTime Gazer	Uncommon	JA
040/070	GalladeSilver Lance	Uncommon	JA
013/070	VolcaronaExplosive Walker	Uncommon	JA
015/094	DarumakaPhantasmal Flames	Common	EN
049/064	PersianShrouded Fable	Common	EN
125/165	Electabuzz151	Common	EN
162/264	CarvanhaFusion Strike	Common	EN
030/198	SneaselChilling Reign	Common	EN
076/163	MienfooBattle Styles	Common	EN
120/189	SkarmoryDarkness Ablaze	Common	EN
015/080	DarumakaInferno X	Common	JA
049/064	PersianNight Wanderer	Common	JA
125/165	ElectabuzzPokémon Card 151	Common	JA
011/070	SneaselJet-Black Spirit	Common	JA
045/070	MienfooRapid Strike Master	Common	JA
047/070	MorpekoSingle Strike Master	Common	JA
068/100	SkarmoryInfinity Zone	Common	JA
070/100	KlangInfinity Zone	Common	JA
019	Boss's OrdersMega Diancie ex Starter Set MEGA	No symbol	JA
020	Boss's OrdersMega Gengar ex Starter Set MEGA	No symbol	JA
039	Boss's OrdersMEGA Premium Trainer Box	No symbol	JA
006	Marnie's MorgremMarnie's Morpeko & Grimmsnarl ex Starter Set ex	No symbol	JA
017	Boss's OrdersSteven's Beldum & Metagross ex Starter Set ex	No symbol	JA
018	Boss's OrdersMarnie's Morpeko & Grimmsnarl ex Starter Set ex	No symbol	JA
181/190	Boss's OrdersShiny Treasure ex	No symbol	JA
077/172	LucarioVSTAR Universe	No symbol	JA
017/184	CharizardVMAX Climax	No symbol	JA
085/184	GalladeVMAX Climax	No symbol	JA

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By rarity

Common15

Rare14

Uncommon13

Promo12

No symbol10

Rare Holo6

12 illustration rares out of 88

Cards per year

2020
15

2021
29

2022
11

2023
13

2024
4

2025
14

2026
2

Busiest year: 2021, with 29 cards

Types drawn most

Darkness13

Fire12

Fighting11

Metal9

Water8

Lightning6

Pokémon drawn most

Morpeko4 Gallade3 Mismagius2 Manaphy2 Eelektrik2 Luxio2

Sets with the most

Chilling Reign5

Sword & Shield Promos4

Darkness Ablaze4

VMAX Climax4

SWSH Black Star Promos3

Battle Styles3

About these cards

NC Empire's first Pokémon card came out in 2020. There are 88 cards in English and Japanese across 58 sets and promo lists, and 12 of them are illustration rares, led by the Morpeko ex Special Illustration Rare from Pitch Black.

The Pokémon drawn most: Morpeko (4), Gallade (3), Mismagius (2) and Manaphy (2).

Cards are sorted rarest first, and the newest first inside each rarity. Switch to the checklist to tick off the cards you own, or download the list as a PDF or a spreadsheet.

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