Hikaru Koike
Hikaru Koike is credited on 47 Pokémon TCG cards from 2000–2006, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases including Skyridge, Dragon, and Emerald. The work favors action-forward, focused staging with vibrant, contrasting color and crisp, illustrative detail.
“The Steelix card from the Skyridge set captures the imposing figure of this Steel-type Pokémon, coiled and ready for action. Set against a backdrop that emphasizes its metallic sheen, Steelix exudes a sense of strength and resilience. The artwork portrays a moment of tension, as if Steelix is preparing to strike or defend its territory. This snapshot invites the viewer into the rugged world of Pokémon, where power and nature intertwine.”
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Squeeze
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Metal Tail
Before doing damage, you may flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 80 damage. If tails, this attack does nothing.
