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.
“The card depicts Raikou, a majestic Thunder Pokémon, poised in a dynamic stance as it races through a twilight landscape. The scene captures a moment of raw energy, with Raikou's vibrant yellow fur contrasting against the deep purples and blues of the dusk sky. Its expression conveys a sense of determination and strength, embodying the spirit of the storm. This snapshot invites the viewer to feel the thrill of Raikou's swift movements and the electric atmosphere surrounding it.”
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Lightning Spark
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of them and this attack does 20 damage to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
