Nakaoka
Nakaoka is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2003 to 2007, with artwork appearing across the EX and Diamond & Pearl era. Frequent appearances include Diamond & Pearl, Unseen Forces, and Team Rocket Returns, often using vibrant color and focused, character-led compositions.
“The card depicts Dark Arbok poised in a menacing stance, its sleek body coiling against a backdrop of a dusky landscape. The vivid colors of the setting sun cast an eerie glow, highlighting its sharp features and piercing eyes. This moment captures the essence of a predator, embodying both danger and allure as it prepares to strike. The scene evokes a sense of tension, as if the air is thick with anticipation.”
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.
Swallow Up
Before doing damage, count the remaining HP of the Defending Pokémon and Dark Arbok. If the Defending Pokémon has fewer remaining HP than Dark Arbok's, this attack does 10 damage plus 30 more damage.
Extra Poison
If the Defending Pokémon is Pokémon-ex, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep and Poisoned.
