SATOSHI NAKAI
SATOSHI NAKAI has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2017 to 2023, spanning Sun & Moon through Sword & Shield. The work favors cartoonish, playful staging with energetic, action-forward framing, balanced layouts, and vibrant, contrasting color.
“The Excadrill card captures a dynamic moment as this burrowing Pokémon emerges from the earth, surrounded by a flurry of debris and energy. Its powerful form is highlighted against a backdrop of vibrant colors, suggesting a scene filled with action and intensity. Excadrill's determined expression reflects its role as a fierce and capable character in its underground world. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the raw strength and agility of Excadrill as it navigates its environment.”
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Eleventh Hour Tackle
If there are 3 or fewer cards in your deck, this attack does 150 more damage.
Drill Bazooka
Discard the top 4 cards of your deck.
