Chikorita

Chikorita

Selected Masterpiece • 53/95
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $7
Call of Legends HeartGold & SoulSilver 2011
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 card features Chikorita, a small green Pokémon with a large leaf on its head. It is positioned in a lush, vibrant environment, surrounded by soft green hues and faint light spots. Chikorita has a gentle expression, and its body is adorned with small circular patterns.”

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 17, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Grass
Era
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Release
09/02/2011

Nap

Remove 1 damage counter from Chikorita.

Reckless Charge

30

Chikorita does 10 damage to itself.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost