Tomoaki Imakuni
Tomoaki Imakuni is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2016. Artwork appears across Base and later eras, including Team Rocket Returns and Stormfront. The dataset records 14 cards, often using cartoonish, playful imagery with vibrant, contrasting color.
“The card depicts Hippowdon in a dynamic pose, surrounded by swirling sand as it emerges from the ground. Its cheerful expression contrasts with the powerful force of nature it represents, creating a sense of both strength and playfulness. The vibrant colors and energetic movement evoke a lively atmosphere, capturing a moment of raw power in its natural habitat. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the balance between the Pokémon's might and its joyful demeanor.”
Editorial & Data
Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.
Save Sand
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to Hippowdon. Before doing damage, you may search your discard pile for a Fighting Energy card and attach it to Hippowdon.
Groundquake
Does 10 damage to each Benched Pokémon that isn't an Evolved Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon).
