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Takao Unno
12Illustrated cards
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2005–2010Timeline
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Takao Unno (海野隆雄) is a graphic designer and illustrator at Game Freak, known for his significant contributions to the Pokémon franchise. He has worked as an art director and character designer on various Pokémon video games, starting from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002) to Pokémon Legends: Z-A (2025). In addition to his work in video games, Unno is also recognized for his illustrations for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), beginning with the EX Deoxys expansion. He has illustrated a total of 12 distinct cards, including notable ones like Bagon, Corphish, and Team Rocket's Trickery from the HS Undaunted expansion. His artistic contributions have played a vital role in shaping the visual identity of Pokémon across multiple media.
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Team Rocket’s Trickery
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