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 Staryu card depicts a tranquil scene where the Pokémon hovers above a calm body of water, its star-shaped silhouette catching the sunlight. Surrounded by soft waves and distant mountains, the image conveys a peaceful connection to its aquatic habitat. The colors are bright and inviting, reflecting a serene day by the water. In this moment, Staryu appears to be at ease, fully immersed in its natural surroundings.”
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Energy Healing
Remove 2 damage counters from Staryu for each Energy attached to it. If it has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them.
Doubleslap
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
