Kouki Saitou
Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.
“The card depicts Omanyte nestled comfortably in a serene aquatic environment, its shell glistening softly under the gentle light filtering through the water. Surrounded by lush greenery and the calming flow of a stream, it embodies a moment of tranquility and innocence. The scene captures the essence of this ancient Pokémon, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a world where nature and creatures coexist harmoniously. It invites the viewer to pause and appreciate the simplicity of life beneath the surface.”
Editorial & Data
Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.
Team Assembly
Search your deck for Omanyte, Kabuto, or any Basic Pokémon and put as many of them as you like onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. Treat the new Benched Pokémon as Basic Pokémon.
Bind
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
