Artist collector guide

sowsow Pokémon cards

Discover sowsow's playful, story-filled artwork and use AJT Collective's free English checklist to track your collection one printing at a time.

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Tiny illustrated worlds

Why sowsow cards feel different

sowsow often places Pokémon inside richly observed everyday scenes - rooms, gardens, landscapes, quiet corners, and playful environments filled with small details. The result can feel less like a character posed for a card and more like a glimpse into a tiny world.

Story-filled scenes

Background objects, plants, weather, lighting, and setting often do as much storytelling as the Pokémon itself.

Playful color

The palette ranges from soft and cozy to bright and saturated, which makes the collection visually varied without losing its personality.

Accessible to deep

You can collect favorite artworks, one of each English card, or chase the full English master including reverse holos, promos, special foils, and other printings.

Choose your collection

There is more than one good way to collect sowsow

Choose a rule that matches how much detail you enjoy tracking. You can always expand later.

1Favorite artwork

Collect the Pokémon and scenes you love most. This is the simplest way to build a visually personal sowsow collection.

2One of each English card

Track each distinct English card number without requiring every finish or promotional printing.

3English master collection

Track recognized English finishes, promos, stamped versions, special foils, and separately issued printings as individual entries.

Identify each card

  • Confirm the illustrator credit reads “Illus. sowsow.”
  • Match the English set and collector number.
  • Check the finish or promotional origin when variants matter to your goal.

Keep languages separate

This guide deliberately tracks physical English releases only. Japanese and other-language catalogs can contain different numbers, promotions, and release patterns, so they are better maintained as separate checklists.

Collector questions

The details that shape a sowsow collection

These answers explain the scope behind AJT's checklist and why totals can differ between databases.

How many sowsow Pokémon cards are there?

There is no single universal total because databases count unique artworks, physical printings, finishes, promos, languages, collaborative cards, and Pokémon TCG Pocket differently. AJT's current English master checklist contains 221 documented released physical-English entries under the printing-and-finish rules used on this page.

What counts as a separate master-set entry?

A separate documented physical English printing or finish can receive its own row. That means Normal, Reverse Holo, special promotional foils, stamped cards, and separately issued promo printings may all be tracked independently.

Are Japanese cards included?

No. This guide is intentionally English-only. Japanese and other-language sowsow cards should be tracked in their own catalogs rather than mixed into one checklist.

Does this include Pokémon TCG Pocket?

No. Pokémon TCG Pocket is a digital catalog and is kept separate from physical English Pokémon TCG cards.

What about collaborative cards?

The Pikachu V-UNION SWSH139-142 artwork is collaborative. sowsow is one of the contributing illustrators, so AJT includes the four separately numbered physical English pieces while clearly identifying them as collaborative artwork.

Free collector tools

Search, identify, and track your cards

Choose the level of detail that works for you.

Search the checklist below or download the printable English master checklist to track every documented printing and finish offline.

Showing first 10 of 221 entries
Physical English Pokémon TCG checklist
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□AvaluggForbidden Light30Normal
□AvaluggForbidden Light30Reverse Holo
□InkayForbidden Light50Normal
□InkayForbidden Light50Reverse Holo
□CuboneForbidden Light57Normal
□CuboneForbidden Light57Reverse Holo
□CuboneForbidden Light57General Mills Sequin Holo
□ChikoritaLost Thunder6Normal
□ChikoritaLost Thunder6Reverse Holo
□GogoatLost Thunder36Normal
□GogoatLost Thunder36Reverse Holo
□VictiniLost Thunder49Normal
□VictiniLost Thunder49Reverse Holo
□SlowkingLost Thunder55Normal
□SlowkingLost Thunder55Reverse Holo
□HitmontopLost Thunder113Normal
□HitmontopLost Thunder113Reverse Holo
□StunfiskUnbroken Bonds56Normal
□StunfiskUnbroken Bonds56Reverse Holo
□RhyhornUnbroken Bonds92Normal
□RhyhornUnbroken Bonds92Reverse Holo
□Porygon2Unbroken Bonds156Normal
□Porygon2Unbroken Bonds156Reverse Holo
□GlameowUnbroken Bonds159Normal
□GlameowUnbroken Bonds159Reverse Holo
□LitwickUnified Minds28Normal
□LitwickUnified Minds28Reverse Holo
□MagnemiteUnified Minds58Normal
□MagnemiteUnified Minds58Reverse Holo
□JynxUnified Minds76Normal
□JynxUnified Minds76Reverse Holo
□DragonairUnified Minds150Normal
□DragonairUnified Minds150Reverse Holo
□MunchlaxUnified Minds173Normal
□MunchlaxUnified Minds173Reverse Holo
□ChanseyHidden Fates46Normal
□ChanseyHidden Fates46Reverse Holo
□ChanseyHidden Fates46Battle Academy 2020: Pikachu Deck Stamp #5
□ChanseyHidden Fates46Battle Academy 2020: Pikachu Deck Stamp #47
□TropiusCosmic Eclipse12Normal
□TropiusCosmic Eclipse12Reverse Holo
□SnoruntCosmic Eclipse47Normal
□SnoruntCosmic Eclipse47Reverse Holo
□TogedemaruCosmic Eclipse73Normal
□TogedemaruCosmic Eclipse73Reverse Holo
□KirliaCosmic Eclipse81Normal
□KirliaCosmic Eclipse81Reverse Holo
□TrapinchCosmic Eclipse107Normal
□TrapinchCosmic Eclipse107Reverse Holo
□BunnelbySWSH Black Star PromosSWSH082Holo
□Galarian SlowpokeSWSH Black Star PromosSWSH126Cosmos Holo
□PikachuSWSH Black Star PromosSWSH153Holiday Calendar Snowflake Stamp Holo
□RowletSWSH Black Star PromosSWSH220Mirror Holo
□RowletSWSH Black Star PromosSWSH220Cosmos Holo
□Pikachu V-UNIONSWSH Black Star PromosSWSH139V-UNION Promo — Top Left (collaborative artwork)
□Pikachu V-UNIONSWSH Black Star PromosSWSH140V-UNION Promo — Top Right (collaborative artwork)
□Pikachu V-UNIONSWSH Black Star PromosSWSH141V-UNION Promo — Bottom Left (collaborative artwork)
□Pikachu V-UNIONSWSH Black Star PromosSWSH142V-UNION Promo — Bottom Right (collaborative artwork)
□RoseliaSword & Shield2Normal
□RoseliaSword & Shield2Reverse Holo
□SkorupiSword & Shield121Normal
□SkorupiSword & Shield121Reverse Holo
□MinccinoSword & Shield146Normal
□MinccinoSword & Shield146Reverse Holo
□ClefairyRebel Clash74Normal
□ClefairyRebel Clash74Reverse Holo
□SkuntankRebel Clash115Normal
□SkuntankRebel Clash115Reverse Holo
□MareepDarkness Ablaze55Normal
□MareepDarkness Ablaze55Reverse Holo
□GothoritaDarkness Ablaze74Normal
□GothoritaDarkness Ablaze74Reverse Holo
□PurrloinDarkness Ablaze106Normal
□PurrloinDarkness Ablaze106Reverse Holo
□PurrloinChampion's Path39Normal
□PurrloinChampion's Path39Reverse Holo
□TynamoVivid Voltage57Normal
□TynamoVivid Voltage57Reverse Holo
□GirafarigVivid Voltage65Normal
□GirafarigVivid Voltage65Reverse Holo
□KrokorokVivid Voltage108Normal
□KrokorokVivid Voltage108Reverse Holo
□ChikoritaMcDonald's Collection 2021225th Anniversary Non-Holo
□ChikoritaMcDonald's Collection 2021225th Anniversary Confetti Holo
□YamperShining FatesSV039Holo
□Galarian YamaskShining FatesSV065Holo
□CufantShining FatesSV090Holo
□ChewtleShining Fates26Normal
□ChewtleShining Fates26Reverse Holo
□SpinarakShining Fates43Normal
□SpinarakShining Fates43Reverse Holo
□ShinxBattle Styles46Normal
□ShinxBattle Styles46Reverse Holo
□ShinxBattle Styles46Cosmos Holo
□HonedgeBattle Styles105Normal
□HonedgeBattle Styles105Reverse Holo
□Castform Rainy FormChilling Reign33Normal
□Castform Rainy FormChilling Reign33Reverse Holo
□CrustleEvolving Skies12Normal
□CrustleEvolving Skies12Reverse Holo
□LudicoloEvolving Skies34Holo
□LudicoloEvolving Skies34Reverse Holo
□LudicoloEvolving Skies34Play! Pokémon
□ChinchouEvolving Skies52Normal
□ChinchouEvolving Skies52Reverse Holo
□Espeon VEvolving Skies180Holo
□MarillFusion Strike58Normal
□MarillFusion Strike58Reverse Holo
□CharjabugFusion Strike100Normal
□CharjabugFusion Strike100Reverse Holo
□MankeyFusion Strike133Normal
□MankeyFusion Strike133Reverse Holo
□Galarian LinooneFusion Strike160Normal
□Galarian LinooneFusion Strike160Reverse Holo
□ImpidimpFusion Strike176Normal
□ImpidimpFusion Strike176Reverse Holo
□Gengar VMAXFusion Strike271Holo
□KarrablastBrilliant Stars15Normal
□KarrablastBrilliant Stars15Reverse Holo
□AlcremieBrilliant Stars71Normal
□AlcremieBrilliant Stars71Reverse Holo
□GibleBrilliant Stars107Normal
□GibleBrilliant Stars107Reverse Holo
□CombeeAstral Radiance11Normal
□CombeeAstral Radiance11Reverse Holo
□EeveeAstral Radiance119Normal
□EeveeAstral Radiance119Reverse Holo
□BulbasaurPokémon GO1Normal
□BulbasaurPokémon GO1Reverse Holo
□SquirtlePokémon GO15Normal
□SquirtlePokémon GO15Reverse Holo
□ChinchouMcDonald's Collection 20228Normal
□TynamoMcDonald's Collection 202210Normal
□FalinksLost Origin110Normal
□FalinksLost Origin110Reverse Holo
□GrowlitheSilver Tempest19Normal
□GrowlitheSilver Tempest19Reverse Holo
□EmolgaSilver Tempest54Normal
□EmolgaSilver Tempest54Reverse Holo
□BeldumSilver Tempest117Normal
□BeldumSilver Tempest117Reverse Holo
□FidoughScarlet & Violet Black Star Promos69Holo
□AronCrown Zenith87Normal
□AronCrown Zenith87Reverse Holo
□LunatoneCrown ZenithGG11Holo
□ScatterbugScarlet & Violet8Normal
□ScatterbugScarlet & Violet8Reverse Holo
□PawniardScarlet & Violet132Normal
□PawniardScarlet & Violet132Reverse Holo
□GreavardScarlet & Violet214Holo
□PawmiPaldea Evolved74Normal
□PawmiPaldea Evolved74Reverse Holo
□PawmiPaldea Evolved74Cosmos Holo
□WattrelPaldea Evolved81Normal
□WattrelPaldea Evolved81Reverse Holo
□SlowpokePaldea Evolved85Normal
□SlowpokePaldea Evolved85Reverse Holo
□TinkatuffPaldea Evolved104Normal
□TinkatuffPaldea Evolved104Reverse Holo
□BramblinPaldea Evolved198Holo
□PalpitoadObsidian Flames51Normal
□PalpitoadObsidian Flames51Reverse Holo
□DrilburObsidian Flames111Normal
□DrilburObsidian Flames111Reverse Holo
□MawileObsidian Flames143Normal
□MawileObsidian Flames143Reverse Holo
□Rattata15119Normal
□Rattata15119Reverse Holo
□Raticate15120Normal
□Raticate15120Reverse Holo
□WimpodParadox Rift48Normal
□WimpodParadox Rift48Reverse Holo
□MiltankParadox Rift147Normal
□MiltankParadox Rift147Reverse Holo
□ScraggyPaldean Fates60Normal
□ScraggyPaldean Fates60Reverse Holo
□CharmanderPaldean Fates109Holo
□NatuPaldean Fates151Holo
□RioluPaldean Fates173Holo
□PidgeyPaldean Fates196Holo
□BronzorTemporal Forces170Holo
□VulpixTwilight Masquerade26Normal
□VulpixTwilight Masquerade26Reverse Holo
□DrifblimStellar Crown61Normal
□DrifblimStellar Crown61Reverse Holo
□SwabluSurging Sparks148Normal
□SwabluSurging Sparks148Reverse Holo
□SkwovetJourney Together131Normal
□SkwovetJourney Together131Reverse Holo
□SquawkabillyJourney Together141Normal
□SquawkabillyJourney Together141Reverse Holo
□NoibatJourney Together169Holo
□ProbopassDestined Rivals98Normal
□ProbopassDestined Rivals98Reverse Holo
□LillipupWhite Flare74Normal
□LillipupWhite Flare74Reverse Holo
□LillipupWhite Flare74Poké Ball Foil
□LillipupWhite Flare74Master Ball Foil
□HerdierWhite Flare75Normal
□HerdierWhite Flare75Reverse Holo
□HerdierWhite Flare75Poké Ball Foil
□HerdierWhite Flare75Master Ball Foil
□StoutlandWhite Flare76Normal
□StoutlandWhite Flare76Reverse Holo
□StoutlandWhite Flare76Poké Ball Foil
□StoutlandWhite Flare76Master Ball Foil
□SimisearWhite Flare100Holo
□NacliMega Evolution82Normal
□NacliMega Evolution82Reverse Holo
□MawileAscended Heroes246Holo
□DedennePerfect Order29Normal
□DedennePerfect Order29Reverse Holo
□FletchlingPerfect Order66Normal
□FletchlingPerfect Order66Reverse Holo
□WeedleChaos Rising1Normal
□WeedleChaos Rising1Reverse Holo
□EspurrChaos Rising36Normal
□EspurrChaos Rising36Reverse Holo
□LampentPitch Black37Normal
□LampentPitch Black37Reverse Holo
□Pikachu30th Celebration28/128Pikachu Rare Holo
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How to read the table: Each row represents a separate documented physical English printing or finish. Prices, Japanese and other-language physical printings, and Pokémon TCG Pocket are not included.

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Research references

AJT Collective's English tracking workbook was reviewed alongside public information from Bulbapedia, ThePriceDex, Serebii, and Limitless TCG. External links are provided for research transparency and do not imply affiliation or endorsement. Reviewed September 22, 2026.