Kakuna
NO. 41Neo Discovery
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Yukiko Baba
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Yukiko Baba (Japanese: 馬場由起子) is a prominent illustrator known for her contributions to the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG). She has been active in illustrating Pokémon cards since 1998, with her first cards being Weepinbell and Tauros in the Expansion Sheet Series 3. Her first English-released card was Kakuna from the Neo Discovery expansion. Over her career, she has illustrated over 160 TCG cards, specifically 162 in the main TCG and an additional 26 for Pokémon TCG Pocket. Her work is recognized for its whimsical style, often described as having a storybook feel, which has garnered praise from collectors. Yukiko Baba's extensive portfolio includes at least 727 cards across 117 sets, showcasing her significant impact on the Pokémon TCG community.
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