Huntail

Huntail

Selected Masterpiece • 42/106
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $2.45
Great Encounters Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

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.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Huntail card depicts the Pokémon gliding gracefully through the underwater world, its vibrant colors contrasting beautifully with the deep blue surroundings. With a playful expression, Huntail seems to embody the curiosity of the ocean, exploring its environment with an air of mischief. The scene captures a moment of tranquility, where Huntail's elongated form and distinctive tail highlight its adaptation to deep-sea life. This snapshot offers a glimpse into the unique character of Huntail as it navigates its a”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Water
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/02/2008

Scary Face

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon can't attack or retreat during your opponent's next turn.

Threaten and Drop

30+

If Huntail has any Darkness Energy attached to it, this attack does 30 damage plus 20 more damage and discard a Special Energy card, if any, attached to the Defending Pokémon.

Weakness
+20
Retreat Cost