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.
“The Blastoise card captures a moment where this powerful Pokémon stands confidently, its massive shell glinting under a starry backdrop. Water cannons poised, Blastoise seems ready to unleash its might, embodying both strength and serenity in its aquatic domain. The illustration by Kagemaru Himeno evokes a sense of calm power, as if Blastoise is at home in its environment, prepared for whatever challenges may arise. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the balance between the Pokémon's formidable presence an”
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 16, 2026.
Aqua Press
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to all Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's).
Double Launcher
Discard 2 Energy attached to Blastoise. Choose 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage to each of them. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Blastoise can't use Double Launcher during your next turn.
