Takeshi Nakamura
Takeshi Nakamura has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2022 to 2025, spanning Scarlet & Violet-era releases such as Paradox Rift, Temporal Forces, and 151. The work leans digital and action-forward, with balanced staging and vibrant, contrasting color.
“The Wailord card captures a serene moment beneath the water's surface, showcasing the massive Pokémon gliding gracefully through the ocean. Its gentle curves and vibrant blue hues reflect the tranquility of its aquatic environment, inviting a sense of calm. The sunlight filters through the surface, illuminating Wailord's impressive form, emphasizing its majestic presence. This scene encapsulates the beauty of marine life, highlighting Wailord as a gentle giant in its vast underwater world.”
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Hydro Pump
This attack does 50 more damage for each Water Energy attached to this Pokémon.
