Omanyte

Omanyte

Selected Masterpiece • 57/110
Market Price $48.39
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Omanyte card captures a serene moment, showcasing the spiral Pokémon nestled among gentle foliage. Its large, curious eyes peer out, suggesting a blend of innocence and wisdom, as if it is contemplating the world around it. The background hints at a tranquil environment, filled with soft colors and natural elements, creating a sense of calm. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the quiet beauty of Omanyte's existence in its underwater realm.”

Editorial & Data

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 17, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Water
Era
Other
Release
24/05/2002

Water Gun

10+

Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Omanyte but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 20 damage in this way.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost