Illust Story

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Illust Story (Japanese: イラストストーリー Illust Story) is a web-based series of standalone short stories published on the official Pokémon Card website during the Sword & Shield Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The first stories, End of the Rainbow and Professor's Research, were published on October 22, 2021 as part of the Pokémon 25th Anniversary celebrations for the Japanese Pokémon Card Game. Subsequent stories were published on the release days of TCG expansions, up until the release of VSTAR Universe. There are 52 stories in the series, with the final installments published on December 22, 2022.

The majority of the stories were written by two authors, Aya Satsuki and Saji Komori. The final 3 installments, labeled as Special stories on the official website, were written by three guest authors, Jin, Yoh Takahashi, and Aoi Yūki.

Six stories, An Unexpected Encounter with Mewtwo, Big Haul! Rah-rah, Magikarp!, Gather Round! To the Wall of Blissey!, A Precious Golden Razz Berry, No Matter What You Look Like, and Aipom vs. Newbie Trainer, were published in English on Pokémon.com to commemorate the international release of the Pokémon GO expansion.[1][2] Naturally, all of them are ones themed around cards from that set, and were dubbed the Pokémon TCG: Pokémon GO Card Illustration Stories.[3]

Several booklets were released for certain stories to those shopping at the Pokémon Center stores in Japan, containing the transcript of the story and slots to insert the specific card into the booklet. Additionally, several videos were posted on the Pokémon YouTube channels advertising specific stories.

List of stories

Translated title Japanese title Author Release date Featured card(s)
IS01 The Rainbow Foot 虹のふもと Aya Satsuki [4] October 22, 2021 Pikachu V (25th Anniversary Collection)
IS02 Professor's Research 博士の研究 Saji Komori [5] October 22, 2021 Professor's Research (25th Anniversary Collection)
IS03 Nothing But Rumors ウワサのみ Saji Komori [6] December 3, 2021

Druddigon (VMAX Climax)
Snorunt (VMAX Climax)
Cherubi (VMAX Climax)

IS04 Weedle Tends to Poison Jab ビードルは毒づきがち Saji Komori [6] December 3, 2021 Weedle (VMAX Climax)
IS05 Hopeless Freeloader こまった居候 Aya Satsuki [4] December 3, 2021 Octillery (VMAX Climax)
IS06 Rapid Strike Crash Course れんげきのとっくん Saji Komori [6] December 3, 2021

Inkay (Jet-Black Spirit)
Sneasel (Jet-Black Spirit)

IS07 The Promised Place 約束の場所 Aya Satsuki [4] December 3, 2021 Ralts (VMAX Climax)
IS08 Welcome to the Battle Café ようこそバトルカフェへ Saji Komori [6] December 3, 2021 Alcremie (VMAX Climax)
IS09 Steps for Just the Two of Us ふたりだけのステップ Aya Satsuki [4] December 3, 2021 Banette (VMAX Climax)
IS10 Instruction さずけられしもの Aya Satsuki [4] December 3, 2021

Passimian (Peerless Fighters)
Passimian (VMAX Climax)

IS11 Afternoon on Route 202 202ばんどうろの午後 Saji Komori [7] January 14, 2022 Bidoof (Star Birth)
IS12 The Night that Ice Formed 氷結ぶ夜 Aya Satsuki [4] January 14, 2022 Magmar (Star Birth)
IS13 The Far Side of the Wind 風の向こう側 Aya Satsuki [4] January 14, 2022

Tropius (Star Birth)
Breloom (Star Birth)

IS14 Exeggcute Council タマタマ会議 Saji Komori [7] January 14, 2022 Exeggcute (Star Birth)
IS15 Evolution 進化 Saji Komori [7] January 14, 2022 Staravia (Star Birth)
IS16 Cloak Victory ミノのかち Saji Komori [7] January 14, 2022 Burmy (Star Birth)
IS17 Prompt Minccino てきぱきチラーミィ Aya Satsuki [4] January 14, 2022 Minccino (Star Birth)
IS18 Departure Day 旅立ちの日 Aya Satsuki [4] January 14, 2022

Staraptor (Star Birth)
Bibarel (Star Birth)
Exeggutor (Star Birth)

IS19 Combee is a Hard Worker ミツハニーは働きもの Aya Satsuki [4] February 25, 2022 Combee (Battle Region)
IS20 Light of the Forest 森の灯り Aya Satsuki [4] February 25, 2022 Litwick (Battle Region)
IS21 The World of a Certain Mechanical Pokémon 或る機械仕掛けのポケモンの世界 Saji Komori [8] April 8, 2022 Magearna (Space Juggler)
IS22 The Aesthetics of a Certain Bug Pokémon 或るむしポケモンの美学 Saji Komori [8] April 8, 2022 Spinarak (Time Gazer)
IS23 The Star Hunters 星狩る者 Saji Komori [8] April 8, 2022

Skwovet (Time Gazer)
Nickit (Time Gazer)

IS24 Rowlet Forest モクローのいる森 Aya Satsuki [4] April 8, 2022 Rowlet (Space Juggler)
IS25 Dewott, Sitting Down フタチマル、腰掛ける Saji Komori [8] April 8, 2022 Dewott (Time Gazer)
IS26 Parade After the Rain 雨あがりのパレード Aya Satsuki [4] April 8, 2022

Kricketot (Space Juggler)
Torkoal (Space Juggler)

IS27 The Traveler and the Shellos 旅人とカラナクシたち Aya Satsuki [4] April 8, 2022 Shellos (Space Juggler)
IS28 Survey Corps Records —Growlithe Chapter— 調査隊記録―ガーディの章― Aya Satsuki [4] May 13, 2022 Hisuian Growlithe (Dark Phantasma)
IS29 Survey Corps Records —Zorua Chapter— 調査隊記録―ゾロアの章― Aya Satsuki [4] May 13, 2022 Hisuian Zorua (Dark Phantasma)
IS30 An Unexpected Encounter with Mewtwo ミュウツーとの邂逅 Saji Komori [9]

June 17, 2022JP
July 6, 2022EN

Mewtwo V (Pokémon GO)
IS31

The Important Golden Razz BerryJP
A Precious Golden Razz BerryEN

たいせつなきんのズリのみ Saji Komori [9]

June 17, 2022JP
September 1, 2022EN

Larvitar (Pokémon GO)
IS32

Even If My Appearance ChangesJP
No Matter What You Look LikeEN

姿かたちが変わっても Aya Satsuki [4]

June 17, 2022JP
September 1, 2022EN

Spinarak (Pokémon GO)
Ditto (Pokémon GO)

IS33

Aipom VS the Rookie TrainerJP
Aipom vs. Newbie TrainerEN

エイパムVS新人トレーナー Saji Komori [9]

June 17, 2022JP
September 1, 2022EN

Aipom (Pokémon GO)
IS34

Big Catch! "Hooray Hooray" Magikarp!JP
Big Haul! Rah-rah, Magikarp!EN

大漁!“フレーフレー”コイキング! Aya Satsuki [4]

June 17, 2022JP
July 6, 2022EN

Magikarp (Pokémon GO)
IS35

Assemble! To the Blissey Stronghold!JP
Gather Round! To the Wall of Blissey!EN

集え!ハピナスの砦! Aya Satsuki [4]

June 17, 2022JP
July 6, 2022EN

Blissey (Pokémon GO)
IS36 Mimikyu and its First Friend ミミッキュとはじめての友だち Saji Komori [10] July 15, 2022 Mimikyu (Lost Abyss)
IS37 Lost Item in the Forest? 森の落とし物? Aya Satsuki [4] July 15, 2022

Nuzleaf (Lost Abyss)
Amoonguss (Lost Abyss)

IS38 The Vulpix Rumored in the Town 街で噂のロコンちゃん Saji Komori [10] July 15, 2022 Vulpix (Lost Abyss)
IS39 Midnight Viking 真夜中のバイキング Aya Satsuki [4] July 15, 2022 Shuppet (Lost Abyss)
IS40 The Place for Chance Encounters めぐり合う場所 Aya Satsuki [4] July 15, 2022 Emolga (Lost Abyss)
IS41 The Lost Night 失われた夜のこと Saji Komori [10] July 15, 2022

Comfey (Lost Abyss)
Cramorant (Lost Abyss)
Sableye (Lost Abyss)

IS42 Daydream at the Riverbed 水底の白昼夢 Aya Satsuki [4] September 2, 2022

Feebas (Incandescent Arcana)
Milotic (Incandescent Arcana)

IS43 I Want to Swim Together 一緒に泳ぎたい Saji Komori [11] September 2, 2022 Wailord (Incandescent Arcana)
IS44 On the Night of the Full Moon 満月の夜に Aya Satsuki [4] September 2, 2022 Clefairy (Dark Phantasma)
IS45 Midnight Rockruff Expedition 真夜中のイワンコ探検隊 Saji Komori [12] October 21, 2022 Rockruff (Paradigm Trigger)
IS46 Archen's Fluttering Flower Garden アーケンの舞う花畑 Aya Satsuki[citation needed] October 21, 2022 Archen (Paradigm Trigger)
IS47 Tangela's Last Resort モンジャラのとっておき Aya Satsuki [13] October 21, 2022 Tangela (Paradigm Trigger)
IS48 Glistening Droplets じょうねつのしずく Aya Satsuki [14] December 2, 2022 Oricorio (VSTAR Universe)
IS49 I Want to Hear that Child's Screams あの子の叫び声が聞きたい Saji Komori [15] December 2, 2022 Gengar (VSTAR Universe)
IS50 Glaceon グレイシア Jin [16] December 12, 2022 Glaceon VSTAR (VSTAR Universe)
IS51 The Universe Won't Leave Me Alone 宇宙は僕を一人にしない Yoh Takahashi [17] December 12, 2022 Deoxys VMAX (VSTAR Universe)
IS52 The Star Called Zeraora ゼラオラという星 Aoi Yūki [18] December 12, 2022 Zeraora VSTAR (VSTAR Universe)


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References


Publications relating to the Pokémon Trading Card Game
Strategy guides: Pokémon Trading Card Game Strategy GuideThe Official Pokémon Trading Card Game Guide
Pokémon Trading Card Game Player's GuidePokémon Trading Card Game Fossil Expansion Player's Guide
Pokémon Trading Card Game Volume 3: Team RocketPokémon Made Simple!Let's Play Pokémon
Team Rocket Strategy GuideGym Heroes Strategy GuideGym Challenge Strategy Guide
Platinum Player's GuidePlasma Storm Player's GuidePlasma Blast Player's GuideXY Player's Guide
Quick Guide to Fire-Type PokémonFurious Fists Player's GuidePhantom Forces Player's GuidePrimal Clash Player's Guide
Roaring Skies Player's GuideAncient Origins Player's GuideBREAKthrough Player's GuideBREAKpoint Player's Guide
Fates Collide Player's GuideGenerations Player's GuideSteam Siege Player's GuideEvolutions Player's Guide
Sun & Moon Player's GuideGuardians Rising Player's GuideBurning Shadows Player's GuideThe Making of Shining Legends
Crimson Invasion Player's GuideUltra Prism Player's GuideForbidden Light Player's GuideCelestial Storm Player's Guide
Dragon Majesty Player's GuideDragon Majesty: Dragons Then and NowLost Thunder Player's GuideTeam Up Player's Guide
Unbroken Bonds Player's GuideUnified Minds Player's GuideHidden Fates Player's GuideCosmic Eclipse Player's Guide
Sword & Shield Player's GuideRebel Clash Player's GuideDarkness Ablaze Player's GuideVivid Voltage Player's Guide
Shining Fates Player's GuideBattle Styles Player's GuideChilling Reign Player's GuideEvolving Skies Player's Guide
Celebrations Player's Guide
Collectors' guides: Beckett Unofficial Guide to Pokémon: 2008 Price GuideBeckett Unofficial Guide To Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
Collecting Pokémon: An Unauthorized Handbook and Price GuidePokémon Collector's Value Guide
Pokémon Unofficial Card Collector's GuideUnofficial Beckett Pokémon Collector Price Guide
Magazines: Beckett Pokémon Unofficial CollectorMonthly Coin Toss: Pokémon Card MagazinePokémon Official Magazine
PoJo's Unofficial Pokémon News & Price Guide MonthlyPokémon Card Fan Club
Manga: Pokémon Card GB The ComixHow I Became a Pokémon CardHimemaru: Pokémon Card ExplorerAim to Be a Card Master!!
Pokémon Card Game Battle ComicExciting Victory! Pokémon Card Game!!Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!
Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game! Sun & Moon ArcLet's Play the Pokémon Card Game! Sword & Shield Arc
Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game! Scarlet & Violet Arc
Video game guides: Official Pokémon TCG Perfect GuidePokémon Card GB Final Tactical BookPokémon Card GB Official Guidebook
Pokémon Card GB2 Official GuidebookPokémon TCG: Official Nintendo Player's Guide
Pokémon TCG: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
Other: Pokémon Card Official Book 2000Pokémon Card Game BW National Illustrated Encyclopedia
Pokémon Card Game BW WorkbookIllust Story
Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration CollectionPokémon Card Game Art Collection



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