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.
“In this moment, Glaceon gracefully bounds through a snowy forest, its sleek, icy fur contrasting beautifully with the soft white snow and the muted browns of the trees. The scene captures a sense of tranquility, as if Glaceon is at home in this serene, wintry landscape. Its playful demeanor suggests a connection to the environment, embodying the essence of the fresh snow around it. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the harmony between the Pokémon and its chilly surroundings.”
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Ice Blade
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Ice Bind
If your opponent doesn't discard a card from his or her hand, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
