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 Swellow card captures a moment of calm in the sky, where the Pokémon perches confidently on a branch. Its vibrant feathers contrast beautifully against the soft, cloudy backdrop, suggesting a serene yet watchful presence. Swellow seems poised, embodying both grace and readiness, as if it is surveying its surroundings for any signs of movement. This snapshot of its world invites a sense of tranquility mixed with the anticipation of flight.”
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Peck
Skill Dive
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
