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 Mightyena card captures a moment of this dark-type Pokémon in a dynamic pose, as if it's ready to spring into action. Its sleek fur glistens under a canopy of vibrant colors, evoking a sense of mystery and agility. The background hints at a dense forest, suggesting that Mightyena is both a guardian and a hunter within its natural habitat. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the elegance and intensity of the Pokémon's 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 16, 2026.
Seek Out
Search your deck for 1 card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Pull Away
If your opponent has 5 or more cards in his or her hand, your opponent discards a number of cards until your opponent has 4 cards left in his or her hand.
