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.
“In this card, Starmie is depicted amidst a serene underwater cave, its vibrant colors contrasting beautifully against the muted tones of the surrounding rock formations. The Pokémon, with its star-like shape, appears poised and alert, embodying the calm yet mysterious essence of its aquatic habitat. Sunlight filters through the water, casting gentle reflections that dance across Starmie's surface, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere. This snapshot captures a moment of quiet strength, as Starmie seems ready to engage”
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Water Gun
This attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Starmie but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 40 damage in this way.
Core Blast
This attack does 30 damage plus 20 more damage for each Special Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.
