Masako Yamashita
Masako Yamashita is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2001 to 2018, spanning E-Card and Neo-era sets including Expedition Base Set, Neo Destiny, and Aquapolis. The work favors cartoonish, traditional rendering with lighthearted, character-forward staging and vibrant, warm palettes.
“The card illustrates Rattata in a moment of readiness, set against a rugged rocky landscape that reflects its natural surroundings. With its ears alert and a focused gaze, Rattata embodies the essence of a small creature prepared for action. The warm tones of the rocks complement its striking purple fur, enhancing the sense of connection to its environment. This scene encapsulates Rattata's spirited character.”
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Call for Friends
Search your deck for a Baby Pokémon or Basic Pokémon card and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. (You can't use this attack if your Bench is full.)
Body Slam
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
