Oswaldo KATO is a São Paulo-based illustrator and the only Brazilian working as a regular Pokémon TCG artist, debuting with Venipede in Chilling Reign. He signs his cards simply "KATO" and has built up 86 standard TCG illustrations plus 19 in Pokémon TCG Pocket, with side credits including custom card sleeves featuring the Paradox Pokémon Slither Wing and Iron Moth. He keeps in regular contact with collectors via Instagram, Twitter and Bluesky.
First card
Galarian Zapdos
Nov 15, 2019
Latest card
Claydol
May 22, 2026
Master Set
424 cards across English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese sets