Mina Nakai
Mina Nakai has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2016 to 2025, spanning Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Scarlet & Violet. The work favors cartoonish, watercolor-leaning charm, with balanced, character-forward staging and vibrant, pastel-tinted color.
“The Cacturne card captures the essence of a desert landscape, with Cacturne standing tall amidst a backdrop of cacti and distant mountains. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene, hinting at the heat of the day that has passed. Cacturne, with its unique design, appears both watchful and ready, embodying the quiet resilience of life in such a harsh environment. This moment reflects the calm before the night, when Cacturne becomes active, ready to hunt for weary prey.”
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Spike Rend
If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 60 more damage.
Hunt
Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to the new Active Pokémon.
