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YEAR ONE: 2021
CHILD
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
RECREATION
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
3D VIRTUAL
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
ORIGINAL
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
Honorable mentions:
Submissions so close in score that they deserve to be recognized.
RECREATION
Based off Phantom Forces Gengar EX by fate
Clay Recreation of #3 Trophy Pikachu by Fazool
YEAR TWO: 2022
CHILD
2nd place (tie)
2nd place (tie)
1st place
RECREATION
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
3D VIRTUAL
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
ORIGINAL
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
Honorable mentions:
Submissions so close in score that they deserve to be recognized.
YEAR THREE: 2023
CHILD
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
RECREATION
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
3D VIRTUAL
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
ORIGINAL
3rd place
by Liron
2nd place
1st place
Judge’s Pick (1st year implemented)
EX Fossil Dungeon by decoypalmette
Decoy’s piece was chosen based on their artistic skills in 3D manipulation, artistry, originality, and overall complementary design for what would be considered a “card” art. It looks like a Promo fit for E4. Decoy has already been presented with the opportunity to create the 1st Place Trophy for E4 Art Contest 2024 and they have wonderfully accepted.
Honorable mentions:
Submissions so close in score that they deserve to be recognized. This year is unique in that these are within 1-3 votes (on average) away from attaining 3rd and in a couple cases even 2nd place, so they are very important to recognize. Recreation and Original category ESPECIALLY.
YEAR FOUR: 2024
CHILD
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
RECREATION
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
3D VIRTUAL
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
ORIGINAL
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
Judge’s Pick
And for a final highlight – Judge’s Pick this year was incredibly tough and required multiple days of deliberation and debate. There were multiple pieces that we considered as the most “exemplified” of their category that could be considered a card art. Eventually we narrowed it down to two: One for Recreation – the other for Original.
Least to say it was not an easy choice, but after going over the details of each piece and judging them based on their category, we narrowly made the choice.
Without further ado, we wish to congratulate this year’s choice for Judge’s Pick
Introspective Woods by oxidelake
Congratulations to oxidelake!
Oxidelake’s piece was chosen based on the incredibly thematic choice. A picturesque scene depicting the very Pokedex entries of a Phantump – highlighted with the accent of leaves and mushrooms scattered on the forest floor. The originality of the design is perfectly fit for a Full Art card and showcases a wonderful attention to detail and subtlety that made us feel a part of the grove it was set in. What ultimately won us over and convinced us of our choices was the lighting detail showing that there is a canopy of trees above the Ghost Pokemon despite the canopy being hidden from view – detailing like that deserves its own reward and beautifully fit its melancholic theme. It is so awe-inspiring and satisfying to not be shown something but yet so effectively be conveyed the atmosphere and setting, as well as hit all the thematic beats and have the overall piece feel so strong conceptually and emotionally. It is because of these details and more that we thought that Oxidelake’s submission was the defining feature of the “Original” category – though there were a few contenders for that list as well!
Honorable mentions:
There are some important honorable mentions:
Submissions so close in score that they deserve to be recognized. Original category especially, as is usually the case — one even being decided by one single vote, amid nearly 100 ballots!
YEAR FIVE: 2025
CHILD
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
RECREATION
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
3D VIRTUAL
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
ORIGINAL
3rd place
2nd place
1st place
Judge’s Pick
Judge’s pick is an incredibly hard ask for Azul and I. It is agony. But we do find there is one above all others that exemplifies the category, nails all the criteria, and crafts an astounding illustration that serves to both amaze its audience and is without any doubt just as good as any official pokemon card. We wish to congratulate this year’s choice for Judge’s Pick:
Patience by niece
Congratulations to niece!
niece’s piece was chosen first and foremost for its adherence to all the criteria we ask submitters to consider. But it isn’t just that, it always requires significantly more. It requires vision, inspiration, and skillful execution. Sure, it is a mastery of the category, but it is also in the end an exquisite piece of creation by its author. This Ariados resonated with so many others in addition to us. The eye is drawn to both the spider and the spiraling web-bridge. The atmosphere is dreary, horrific, and also finely dreamy, sleepy, hypnotic. The sky is dark and evil, the path is downtrodden and somber, but yet there is an undertone of excitement, of thrill, and of storytelling. It fits the personality of the pokemon, expresses an acute style and personality of the artist, it’s a 10/10 in everything we look for in a submission. The detail is refined, the lighting is carefully considered and adeptly executed, the texture is considerate and highly present. Thorough care was taken in every stroke here and it shows. We believe strongly that this piece is very, very deserving of high praise.
Honorable mentions:
There are some important honorable mentions:
Submissions so close in score that they deserve to be recognized. We must include only those that fell within a few votes of the top 3, but this year had more variation across the board than any other year, with many of those outside of honorable mentions having a great deal of overall votes. This was a joy to see.
CHILD
Eevee Espresso by pikachutcg (Leila)
Sir, there’s a bug on my Southern Islands pizza by decoypalmette
sources for assets in hall of fame banner
Gengar: https://www.etsy.com/listing/877140987/gengar-pokemon-art-spray-paint-art
Gyarados: https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/w4tbb0/did_some_transformative_artwork_of_gyarados_in/