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.
“Koga's Weezing floats in a vibrant, toxic haze, its round, purple body billowing with swirling clouds of gas. The scene captures a moment of quiet menace, as it prepares to unleash its noxious abilities. The backdrop hints at a shadowy environment, reflecting the mysterious and often dangerous world of the Poison-type Pokémon. This snapshot conveys a sense of both intrigue and caution, inviting viewers to consider the dual nature of Weezing's existence.”
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Spontaneous Explosion
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 30 more damage and Koga's Weezing does 30 damage to itself; if tails, this attack does 10 damage.
Toxic Cloud
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. It now takes 20 Poison damage instead of 10 after each player's turn (even if it was already Poisoned).
