Kyoko Umemoto
Kyoko Umemoto has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2002 to 2025, spanning eras from E-Card to Sword & Shield. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced, clear compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes that keep scenes lighthearted and readable.
“The Cloyster card captures a moment where this Pokémon is nestled within a colorful, abstract underwater landscape. Its shell is partially open, revealing its expressive face, as if it's peeking out to observe its surroundings. The vibrant hues and swirling patterns around it create a sense of whimsy and intrigue, suggesting a lively underwater world filled with mystery. In this snapshot, Cloyster embodies both curiosity and a hint of playfulness.”
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Lick
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Auto Fire
Flip 4 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
