Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest 2022

Creatures Inc. and The Pokémon Company International are sponsoring an illustration contest for Japan and the United States starting October 13th and running until January 31st. The theme is to draw a scene in the daily life of a Pokémon with your choice of Bulbasaur, Charizard, Pikachu, Arcanine, Galarian Rapidash, Scizor, Greninja, or Cramorant. From the official site, the prizes are as follows:

Grand Prize One (1) Grand Prize Winner from either Japan or the United States will receive a cash value of $5,000. AND the winner’s illustration will be made into a promo card.

First Runner-Up (Japan / United States) Two (2) total First Runners-Up, one (1) from Japan and one (1) from the United States, will receive a cash value of $3,000. AND each runner-up’s illustration will be made into a promo card.

Second Runner-Up

Two (2) Second Runners-Up from either Japan or the United States will receive a cash value of $1,000.

Judges’ Award Fifteen (15) Judges’ Award Winners from either Japan or the United States will receive a cash value of $500.

Of course there are rules and reference art, as well as the entry form at the official site. You can also find past winners and a column full of suggestions as well. In short, there's a lot of useful information there to peruse.