Eske Yoshinob
Eske Yoshinob has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 to 2025, spanning the Black & White, XY, and Sword & Shield eras. The work leans into digital, action-forward compositions with focused staging, energetic mood, and vibrant, high-contrast color.
“The Malamar V card captures a moment where this dark and mysterious Pokémon seems to loom with a sense of authority. Its tentacle-like appendages stretch outwards, creating an atmosphere of intrigue and tension, as if it's about to perform a cunning maneuver. The background hints at a shadowy environment, enhancing the feeling that Malamar is in its element, ready to outsmart its opponents. The overall scene conveys a blend of elegance and menace, embodying the complex nature of this Pokémon.”
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Drag Off
Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to the new Active Pokémon.
Brain Shake
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.
