Naoyo Kimura
Naoyo Kimura has contributed Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2000 to 2025, spanning Aquapolis, Southern Islands, and Sword & Shield. The work leans playful and lighthearted, with balanced, character-focused staging and vibrant, softly watercolor-leaning color.
“In this card, Lickitung is depicted playfully interacting with its lush surroundings, its bright pink body contrasting against the deep greens of the jungle. The scene captures a moment of curiosity, as Lickitung stretches its long tongue, perhaps to taste something intriguing nearby. A mischievous purple Pokémon peeks from behind a tree, adding a sense of camaraderie and lightheartedness to the setting. This snapshot invites the viewer into a vibrant world where exploration and friendship thrive.”
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Lick Wounds
Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 Pokémon (yours or your opponent's) with damage counters on it and remove 2 damage counters from it (1 if it only has 1).
Tongue Stretch
Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance.
