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 card depicts Swampert ex standing confidently in a vibrant, watery environment, showcasing its powerful presence. With its sleek blue body and determined expression, it embodies the strength and resilience of a seasoned Pokémon. The shimmering holographic effect adds a layer of depth, enhancing the sense of movement and energy in the scene. This moment captures Swampert ex as a formidable character, ready to take on any challenge that comes its way.”
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 18, 2026.
Hyper Pump
Does 20 damage plus 20 more damage for each basic Energy attached to Swampert ex but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 80 damage in this way.
Crushing Wave
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. After doing damage, flip a coin. If heads, your opponent discards an Energy card, if any, attached to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
