RE: Platinum: Unsung Heroes (1 new card December 28)
FC - I know, right? I'm so happy. :>
Starforce - This is a rather extreme example, but check it. This is Keshi's Dewgong, the full image:
As I said, this is really extreme. Your image does not need to be
this big. In fact, it shouldn't be. However, bigger images can be made smaller without losing the quality. Compare this huge piece of art to Dewgong's actual card and you can see this.
An arguably better example could be any of Xous's art. Each one of them is waaaaaaaaay too big initially, but after making them a bit smaller, they're quite manageable then.
Bigger is always better. Just keep in mind that if you make the Pokemon and background in different proportions, you're gonna run into trouble.
SS - I didn't mean anything by it. I said it as a joke because of the particular way you phrased your request, lol. :3 Prooooobably should have mentioned that, but welp. That's the internet for you, I suppose. I'm really easy-going, so don't worry about angering me or what have you.
Refined FAQ and credits are in the first post!