Masakazu Fukuda
Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.
“The Manaphy card captures a serene underwater moment, showcasing the Pokémon gliding gracefully through a gentle current. Its large, expressive eyes seem to reflect a sense of curiosity and warmth, inviting viewers into its aquatic world. Surrounded by soft bubbles and a tranquil blue backdrop, the scene evokes a feeling of calmness and connection to nature. This snapshot highlights Manaphy's gentle demeanor and its bond with the ocean's depths.”
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Dive
Look at the top 7 cards of your deck, choose 1 of them, and put it into your hand. Put the other cards back on top of your deck. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Water Glow
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Remove from Manaphy the number of damage counters equal to the damage you did to that Pokémon.
