Hikaru Koike
Hikaru Koike is credited on 47 Pokémon TCG cards from 2000–2006, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases including Skyridge, Dragon, and Emerald. The work favors action-forward, focused staging with vibrant, contrasting color and crisp, illustrative detail.
“The Sharpedo ex card captures a moment of raw intensity, showcasing the fierce expression of Sharpedo as it bursts forth from the depths of the ocean. Its sleek, streamlined body glistens with a hint of menace, embodying the predatory nature of this Water-type Pokémon. The swirling water around it adds to the dynamic sense of movement, suggesting a powerful surge ready to strike. This scene immerses the viewer in the untamed world of Sharpedo, where every moment is charged with energy and purpose.”
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Drag Off
Before doing damage, you may switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with the Defending Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 20 damage to the new Defending Pokémon. Your opponent chooses the Defending Pokémon to switch.
Darkness Blast
You may discard a Darkness Energy attached to Sharpedo ex. If you do, this attack does 60 damage plus 20 more damage and discard 1 Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.
