PokéCameos

James

13 cameo cards

James makes a cameo in 13 Pokémon TCG cards across 8 sets, hiding in the background art of cards that feature other Trainers, Pokémon and places. The earliest dated one is Here Comes Team Rocket! (Team Rocket) from 2000, and the most recent is Here Comes Team Rocket! (Celebrations) from 2021. On TCGplayer, prices run from $0.38 for Weezing (Hidden Fates) up to $349.50 for Team Rocket's Mimikyu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket). Ken Sugimori has drawn James into the background more than any other illustrator, on 3 of these cards. 7 cards on the list are Japanese releases; use the EN / JP toggle to filter them.

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James cameo questions

How many Pokémon TCG cards have James as a cameo?
13 cards across 8 sets show James somewhere in the artwork of a card that isn't about James.
What is the most valuable James cameo card?
Team Rocket's Mimikyu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket), at a TCGplayer market price of about $349.50. Prices change daily, so check the listing for the current number.
What is the cheapest James cameo card?
Weezing (Hidden Fates), at about $0.38 on TCGplayer.
What was James's first cameo card?
The earliest dated card in our catalog is Here Comes Team Rocket! (Team Rocket), released in 2000. Some older promos have no release date on record.
Which artist draws James into backgrounds most?
Ken Sugimori, with 3 cameo cards featuring James.
Where can I buy James cameo cards?
Each card on this page links to its TCGplayer listing when one exists, and to an eBay search for every card, including Japanese promos that TCGplayer doesn't carry.