Kagemaru Himeno
Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.
“The card depicts Malamar, a cephalopod-like Pokémon, gracefully navigating through a vibrant underwater scene. Its tentacles swirl fluidly, suggesting a sense of both elegance and power as it seems to manipulate the water around it. The colors are rich and dynamic, evoking a feeling of mystery and intrigue, as if Malamar is in the midst of a strategic maneuver. This snapshot captures a moment where the Pokémon's hypnotic abilities might be at play, hinting at the depths of its character.”
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 19, 2026.
Rapid Strike Tentacles
Reveal any number of Rapid Strike cards from your hand. This attack does 40 damage for each card you revealed in this way. Then, shuffle those cards into your deck.
