Also compare the physical characteristics of the card with the original
Japanese print runs for Pikachu chase cards have historically been smaller than their English equivalents, and Japanese print quality (foil saturation, stamping depth) is visibly stronger
Panorama tends to mean horizontally connected, yet these are in all directions, having many folds, from the direct translation
The way this evokes how to claim the Soul Stone in previous depictions (sacrificing someone they love) is brilliant card design, but this also means the other stones are bound to be just as game-breaking
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In a conversation regarding the illustration contest, Nishida said that, as an illustrator, her goal is to draw illustrations that fill the viewer with warmth. This warmth is definitely apparent in Nishidas illustrations, as her use of vibrant colors brings both Pokemon and Trainers to life