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 card depicts Barraskewda gliding through a vibrant underwater scene, surrounded by colorful aquatic flora. Its sleek body, adorned with sharp fins, suggests a sense of agility and predatory grace. The light filtering through the water creates a serene yet dynamic atmosphere, capturing a moment of both tranquility and action. This snapshot of Barraskewda's world highlights its role as a skilled hunter in the ocean depths.”
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Sharp Fin
Dive
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon.
