Really curious to see what everyone’s pick for their favorite card of the year would be. Feel free to pick a few.
For example, I’ll give my top for various categories…
top regular card (non full art):
honorable mention:
top regular V:
and of course honorable mention to lugia:
top character art (CHR/CSR):
honorable mention:
top special art (SA, SAR, AR):
honorable mention since I do consider these special arts:
top card overall:
I’ll go for an artist instead of a card; 2022 gave us Shinji Kanda.
wait a second
Oh 
, where has the time gone? Here’s my new submission. 10/10 art. So thankful that it is cheap and easily available.
Definitely a wonderful addition to the artist ensemble Pokemon has employed! Kanda has the most unique and recognizable style since Komiya in my opinion
Not sure if this is my favorite necessarily but I keep coming back to really loving this Lumineon artwork. I think the artist did a great job using the natural “frame” of the ocean environment to highlight the Pokemon, not to mention including a couple other Pokemon lurking in the background. Really enjoy the bright accent colors as well.
I’m getting avatar 2 vibes from this card. Waiting for the prices to drop to cope it.
some 2021 in here, but nevertheless some good ones 
You’re right, I’ve lost track 
I took them out for now to stay in 2022.
Had to include two 2021 cards to emphasize the POWER of this person who clearly needs their own rarity or better yet their own mini set every year:
Ridiculously good. I want more big stage 2 mons, the Salamences and the Tyranitars. Or even Regis, that would be the ultimate test.
So soft, rich in fat and yet still able to retain angularity and sharpness. Pretty much a unique combination among pokemon illustrators.
