Litten

The Litten card (24/149) was released in the Sun & Moon base set, which debuted in early 2017 to coincide with the launch of the Nintendo 3DS video games of the same name. As the Fire-type starter Pokémon of the Alola region, Litten was a focal point of the marketing for this generation, designed to capture a cooler, more aloof aesthetic compared to previous starter Pokémon. The card itself represents the introductory phase of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Sun & Moon era, which introduced new mechanics like GX cards while maintaining traditional structures for common cards.

The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, a long-time contributor to the TCG known for a clean, expressive style that brings character personality to the forefront. Saitou’s depiction of Litten emphasizes its feline posture and guarded temperament, a design choice intended to mirror the creature's lore as a solitary and stoic partner. While the card is a standard common rarity, it remains a nostalgic piece for players who began their journey in the Alola region and serves as a foundational example of the TCG's shift toward the art direction established during the seventh generation of Pokémon.