Team Aqua’s Kyogre

Team Aqua’s Kyogre

Selected Masterpiece • 3/95
Artist K. Hoshiba
Market Price $48.72
The Illustrator

K. Hoshiba

K Hoshiba is credited in 2002 with a single Pokémon TCG illustration, appearing in Best of Game. The work centers on Rocket’s Scizor, rendered with traditional, comic-leaning dynamism, intense energy, and vibrant metallic contrast.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card shows Team Aqua's Kyogre gliding through the deep ocean, its striking blue body standing out against the dark waters. This moment feels serene, as Kyogre moves with a sense of grace that reflects the calmness of its environment. Its large eyes convey a quiet strength, suggesting a character that is both powerful and majestic. This scene captures the essence of a legendary Pokémon in its natural habitat.”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Darkness
Era
EX
Release
01/03/2004

Aqua Trip

10

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

Aqua Smash

50+

If the Defending Pokémon is affected by a Special Condition, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost