NC Empire
NC Empire has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2017 to 2025, with work spanning Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet. The art leans dynamic and colorful, pairing action-forward framing with focused, character-led staging and high-contrast, vibrant palettes.
“In the card featuring Manaphy, the Pokémon is playfully splashing through the waves, surrounded by a vibrant blue sea. Its joyful expression captures a moment of pure delight, as if it is inviting the viewer to join in its aquatic adventure. The gentle movement of the water adds a sense of liveliness, emphasizing Manaphy's connection to its oceanic environment. This scene encapsulates the essence of exploration and happiness in the world of Pokémon.”
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 20, 2026.
Pulling Currents
Your opponent reveals their hand. Put up to 2 Basic Pokémon you find there onto your opponent's Bench.
Aqua Bullet
This attack also does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
