Naoyo Kimura
Naoyo Kimura has contributed Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2000 to 2025, spanning Aquapolis, Southern Islands, and Sword & Shield. The work leans playful and lighthearted, with balanced, character-focused staging and vibrant, softly watercolor-leaning color.
“The Rattata card captures a moment of quiet curiosity, with the Pokémon standing alert against a rustic backdrop of wooden fencing and soft greenery. Its vibrant purple and yellow coloring contrasts gently with the earthy tones around it, giving a sense of liveliness in a serene setting. Rattata's expression suggests a mix of playfulness and caution, embodying the spirit of a small creature navigating its world. This snapshot invites viewers to appreciate the simple yet engaging life of a Pokémon in its natural hab”
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.
Call for Family
Search your deck for a Basic Pokémon and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Snarl
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to the Defending Pokémon. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
