Ryo Ueda
Ryo Ueda has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2003 to 2023, spanning more than 400 illustrations. Work appears across EX, XY, and Sword & Shield, with a digital, action-forward approach that favors focused framing, balanced layouts, and vibrant, contrasting color.
“The Darkrai-EX card captures a moment steeped in shadow and mystery, with the Pokémon looming large against a backdrop of swirling reds and blacks. Its ethereal form, with its flowing cape-like features, suggests a sense of both power and enigma, as if it is a guardian of dreams and nightmares. The piercing blue eye draws the viewer in, hinting at its ability to manipulate the very fabric of sleep. This scene invites a feeling of unease, balanced by an appreciation for the beauty of the dark.”
Editorial & Data
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Dark Pulse
This attack does 20 more damage for each Darkness Energy attached to all of your Pokémon.
Dark Head
If your opponent's Active Pokémon is Asleep, this attack does 80 more damage.
