Tomoaki Imakuni
Tomoaki Imakuni is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2016. Artwork appears across Base and later eras, including Team Rocket Returns and Stormfront. The dataset records 14 cards, often using cartoonish, playful imagery with vibrant, contrasting color.
“In the illustration of Dark Pupitar, the Pokémon stands poised with a hint of mischief in its eyes, surrounded by an abstract, rocky landscape that hints at its evolution. The colors are muted yet striking, capturing the essence of a creature that is both formidable and curious. This moment feels alive with potential, as if Dark Pupitar is ready to unleash its power at any moment. The scene invites viewers to wonder what lies ahead in its journey.”
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Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.
Explosive Evolution
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance.) Then, search your deck for a card that evolves from Dark Pupitar and put it on Dark Pupitar. (This counts as evolving Dark Pupitar.) Shuffle your deck afterward.
Double Tackle
Does 20 damage to each Defending Pokémon.
