The new Pokémon card project by Hara Tetsuo is drawing attention. He has created the special art rare card "Maxie's Passion," which will be included in the "Hadō Seeker" set scheduled for release on 2026-11-27. This follows his "Paraffin EX" special art rare card created in December 2024.
Hara Tetsuo's Diverse Art Activities
Hara Tetsuo is known not only for 'Fist of the North Star' but also for 'Sōten no Ken,' 'Gifū Dōdō!! Naoe Kanetsugu,' and 'Ikusa no Ko - Oda Saburō Nobunaga-den.' In 2023, he worked on card art for 'Magic: The Gathering,' promotional art for the film 'Furiosa: Mad Max Saga,' and promotional art for McDonald's Japan as well. He currently serves as a director at Coamix Inc.
Exhibition Information for the Illustration
According to the official Pokémon Twitter account, the new special art rare illustration of Maxie will be on display at Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Ikebukuro from 2026-11-30 to 2027-01-11. This will give many fans the opportunity to view Hara's work in person.
Summary
This new card is attracting much attention as it enhances the artistic value of the Pokémon card game. With Hara Tetsuo's contribution, a new generation of fans will be able to encounter his art style.
