Takeshi Nakamura
Takeshi Nakamura has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2022 to 2025, spanning Scarlet & Violet-era releases such as Paradox Rift, Temporal Forces, and 151. The work leans digital and action-forward, with balanced staging and vibrant, contrasting color.
“The Carracosta card captures the serene moment of this ancient Pokémon gliding through the clear blue water, its powerful form contrasting with the gentle ripples around it. Sunlight filters down, illuminating its shell and giving a sense of depth to the underwater scene. Carracosta appears confident and at home in its aquatic environment, embodying both grace and strength. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the harmony of life beneath the waves.”
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Big Bite
During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.
