Shin-ichi Yoshida
Shin-ichi Yoshida is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2021, spanning 52 cards. Work appears across Neo Discovery and Neo Destiny, with strong representation in Aquapolis. The look favors vibrant, contrasting color and clear, character-forward staging.
“The card depicts Dark Tyranitar in a moment of quiet intensity, standing amidst a backdrop of shimmering colors that evoke a sense of mystery. Its powerful form, with pronounced features and a fierce expression, suggests that it is both a guardian and a force of nature in its realm. The scene captures the Pokémon's duality, embodying both strength and a lurking darkness, as if it is ready to unleash its might at any moment. This snapshot invites viewers to ponder the untamed world that surrounds Dark Tyranitar.”
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Mountain Smasher
Flip a number of coins equal to the number of Fighting Energy cards attached to Dark Tyranitar. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads. Then, for each heads, discard the top card from your opponent's deck.
Fling Away
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, this attack does 30 damage instead of 50 and choose 1 of those Benched Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
