NC Empire
NC Empire has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2017 to 2025, with work spanning Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet. The art leans dynamic and colorful, pairing action-forward framing with focused, character-led staging and high-contrast, vibrant palettes.
“The Lucario card captures a dynamic moment as the Pokémon prepares to unleash its powerful Aura Sphere. With its striking blue fur and determined expression, Lucario stands poised against a backdrop of swirling energy and rocky terrain, embodying a sense of focus and strength. The scene conveys a feeling of anticipation, as if Lucario is ready to defend its territory or protect a companion. This snapshot reflects the character's resolve and connection to the aura that surrounds it.”
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 20, 2026.
Aura Sphere Volley
Discard all Fighting Energy from this Pokémon. This attack does 60 more damage for each card you discarded in this way.
