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 a moment of this imposing Pokémon coiled in a dramatic pose, surrounded by a deep, swirling background that evokes a sense of mystery. Its metallic scales glimmer subtly, hinting at both strength and resilience as it navigates its underground domain. The atmosphere feels charged, as if Steelix is ready to strike or defend its territory. This snapshot invites the viewer to ponder the untold stories of the world below.”
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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.
