Kyoko Umemoto
Kyoko Umemoto has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2002 to 2025, spanning eras from E-Card to Sword & Shield. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced, clear compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes that keep scenes lighthearted and readable.
“The Kakuna card captures a tranquil moment in a lush, green environment, where the cocooned Pokémon is nestled among vibrant leaves. Its bright yellow hue stands out against the backdrop, suggesting a sense of calm and potential. This snapshot reflects the stillness before transformation, as Kakuna prepares for its next stage of life. The overall scene evokes a feeling of quiet anticipation, inviting the viewer to consider the changes that lie ahead.”
Editorial & Data
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Speed Evolution
Search your deck for a card that evolves from Kakuna and put it onto Kakuna. (This counts as evolving Kakuna.) Shuffle your deck afterward.
Poison Sting
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
