Ken Sugimori
Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.
“The Ivysaur card captures a moment in a lush, green forest, where the Pokémon stands alert among the foliage. Its distinctive bulb, adorned with vibrant leaves, hints at the potential for growth and change. The atmosphere feels serene yet alive, as if the surrounding nature is in harmony with Ivysaur's presence. This snapshot invites a sense of curiosity about the journey ahead for this Seed Pokémon.”
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.
Vine Whip
Poisonpowder
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
