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 Kingdra card captures a moment of this majestic Pokémon gliding through a serene underwater landscape, surrounded by shimmering ice formations. Its sleek body and powerful fins suggest grace and strength as it navigates its environment. The colors blend harmoniously, evoking a sense of calm and fluidity, while the icy backdrop hints at the challenges it faces in its aquatic realm. This snapshot beautifully illustrates Kingdra's role as a formidable yet elegant creature in its natural habitat.”
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Dragon Vortex
Does 20 damage times the number of Water Energy cards and Lightning Energy cards in your discard pile. Then, shuffle all of those cards back into your deck.
Tri Bullet
This attack does 30 damage to 3 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
