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Nakaoka
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2003–2007Timeline
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Nakaoka is an illustrator for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), having contributed artwork during the EX and Diamond & Pearl series of expansions. Nakaoka illustrated a total of 48 distinct cards, excluding reprints, beginning with four cards in the EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua expansion and concluding with illustrations in the Diamond & Pearl expansion. They have worked as an artist for the Pokémon TCG starting from the EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, illustrating 49 cards including reprints. The Art of Pokémon website lists 54 cards credited to Nakaoka, including notable ones such as Dialga, Palkia, Manaphy’s Egg, Flygon ex, Great Ball, and several Unown cards among others. Nakaoka's contributions have made a significant impact on the visual aspect of the Pokémon TCG.
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