Celebrate Chinese New Year With Horse Themed Pokemon Cards
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Lunar New Year 2026 is here!
"Gong hay fat choy" / 恭喜發財 = Wishing you happiness & prosperity (in Cantonese - spoken commonly in Hong Kong, Macau & Guangdong province when wishing someone a Happy New Year)
This article contains a small variety of Horse themed-Pokémon cards that are perfect to collect for this time of year.
1. Ponyta - Gem Pack 4 | 01 07/07
There's no better way to celebrate Chinese New Year in 2026 with the Ponyta 3-Star Rarity from Gem Pack Volume 4. This card was illustrated by MINAMINAMI Take / 南波タケ who also illustrated the Charmander promo from the Obsidian Flames /
Llamas Obsidianas Elite Trainer Box. This card is a Simplified Chinese exclusive and has no sign of an English release at time. 
Ponyta Chinese Name - 小火馬 = Little Fire Horse
Artwork shows Ponyta in a field during a sunset with Rapidash in the background
2. Ice Rider Calyrex - Chilling Reign - V SR | 164/198
Illustrated by OKACHEKE / おかちぇけ
OKACHEKE artistically depicts Glastrier & Calyrex acknowledging a Deerling over a frozen lake. Many other Pokemon in the background, like Spheal, Litleo & Teddiursa, are enjoying the winter environment as well.
3. Rapidash - Destined Rivals | 189/182
Illustrated by Rond / ろんど
Rond artistically displays Rapidash's head among a variety of wild flowers - mainly utilizing pastel colors.
4. Spectrier - Lost Origin - Holo | 081/196
Illustrated by Narumi Sato
Spectrier is strolling the frozen tundra without Calyrex in this artwork.
5. Galarian Rapidash - Chilling Reign - V SR | 168/198
Illustrated by sui
Galarian Rapidash shines beautifully in this art. Its glowing horn amidst a colorful field of plants portrays a very mystical scene.
6. Mudsdale - Temporal Forces - Illustration Rare | 175/162
Illustrated by MINAMINAMI Take / 南波タケ
Mudsdale appears to be spending quality time loading carts of hay with Mudbray.
7. Keldeo ex - White Flare - SIR | 167/086
Illustrated by Yuu Nishida
Keldeo enjoys the autumn day in a river, matching its own element. The leaves and water cleverly coordinate with Keldeo's colors as well.
8. Zebstrika - White Flare - IR | 115/086
Illustrated by REND
Zebstrika fiercely runs on the beach during a thunderstorm. I'd like to think it's enjoying itself.
9. Blitzle - Paradox Rift - C | 023/066
Illustrated by Shinji Kanda
Blitzle stands gracefully in a field at night - depicted with unusual but eye-catching colors & detail. Couldn't expect anything less from the legendary Shinji Kanda.
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