Pokémon card artist Akira Egawa responds to viral Jirachi SIR pull by late 12-year-old collector Avery the Poké Kid

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• IGN — Pokémonfirst reporttrust 50·agreement 100%·primary
  'I'm So Deeply Moved' — Artist Behind Pokémon 30th Anniversary Jirachi SIR Card Gives Tearful Response to Late Influencer's Heart-Wrenching Final Pack Opening
  published 35d agoseen 35d ago

• artist_statementreported

  Akira Egawa, artist of the Jirachi SIR card, responded on Twitter/X

  “prolific Pokémon trading card artist Akira Egawa said she was heavily impacted by the video and couldn’t stop crying after watching it.”source

• deathreported

  Avery the Poké Kid died of pancreatic cancer on September 19, 2026, aged 12

  “Avery the Poké Kid was just 12 years old when he died of pancreatic cancer on September 19, 2026.”source

• follower_countreported

  313,000 followers

  “sharing his love for the series’ trading card game to the tune of 313,000 avid followers.”source

• fundraiserreported

  GoFundMe for Avery's family has nearly met its $130,000 goal

  “A GoFundMe has been started to help Avery’s family cover medical costs, which has nearly met its goal of $130,000.”source