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 card depicts Mantine gracefully gliding through the water, its large, wing-like fins creating gentle ripples in the ocean. The scene captures a moment of tranquility, with the soft waves reflecting the muted colors of the sky above. Mantine appears content and at ease, embodying the serene beauty of its aquatic habitat. The presence of a small fish nearby hints at the interconnectedness of life beneath the surface.”
Editorial & Data
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Group Swim
Search your deck for a Water Pokémon, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Aqua Slash
Mantine can't attack during your next turn.
