Tyranitar

Tyranitar

Selected Masterpiece • 30/100
Market Price $35.17
Stormfront Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Tyranitar card captures a moment where this imposing creature stands amidst a rocky terrain, its powerful silhouette framed against a backdrop that hints at a tumultuous environment. The artist, Kagemaru Himeno, illustrates Tyranitar with a sense of strength and determination, embodying the essence of a guardian of the wild. Its jagged features and intense gaze suggest a creature that is both formidable and deeply connected to its surroundings. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the raw power and pr”

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 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Darkness
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/11/2008

Grind

20×

Does 20 damage times the amount of Energy attached to Tyranitar.

Spinning Tail

This attack does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weakness
+30
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost