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 card depicts Skorupi, a small, purple scorpion-like Pokémon, set against a backdrop of a dry, arid landscape with sparse vegetation. Its large, expressive eyes and playful stance suggest a moment of curiosity or mischief, as it seems to be exploring its surroundings. The scene captures the essence of its natural habitat, where it might be waiting for an opportunity to strike at unsuspecting prey. This snapshot immerses the viewer in the quiet yet vibrant world of Skorupi.”
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Pin Missile
Flip 4 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
