Rainbows run quietly through this collection, sometimes as bold arcs across the sky and sometimes as softer bands of color behind the Pokémon. They brighten each scene without always taking center stage, giving the cards a cheerful, open feeling that ties together meadows, clouds, waterfalls, ocean spray, and abstract backdrops.
Ho-Oh, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, soars with its wings spread wide as a rainbow cuts through the sky behind it. Cufant, illustrated by Mina Nakai, turns a splashy shallow-water scene into something lighter and more playful with a rainbow overhead. Skiploom floats in clear blue daylight before a vivid sweep of color, while Panpour leaps through bubbles and rainbow-toned swirls.
Across the full page, the theme shifts from peaceful to whimsical to dynamic, but the effect stays consistent: each card uses a rainbow in the background to make the world feel brighter, softer, and a little more magical.
40 Rainbow In The Background cards spanning 1999–2024, with art by Kagemaru Himeno, Ken Sugimori, Keiko Fukuyama and more.
