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 Ursaring in a moment of raw expression, its mouth open in a powerful roar that echoes through the forest. The background hints at a lush, vibrant habitat, suggesting that this bear-like Pokémon is asserting its presence in the wild. With its sturdy build and fierce demeanor, Ursaring embodies the spirit of a guardian of the woods, evoking a sense of both strength and solitude. This snapshot captures a fleeting moment of nature's untamed beauty.”
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Headpress
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. If tails, this attack does nothing (not even damage).
Double Lariat
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 40 damage times the number of heads.