Pelipper

Pelipper

Selected Masterpiece • 48/106
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $1.04
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

“In this card, Pelipper glides gracefully above the water, its large bill slightly open as if ready to catch whatever comes its way. The serene backdrop of the sea and distant boats adds a sense of calm to the moment, highlighting Pelipper's role as a resourceful water bird. The gentle waves beneath reflect the light, creating a tranquil atmosphere that captures the essence of life by the coast. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the simple yet vital existence of Pelipper in its natural habitat.”

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

Guzzle

Choose up to 2 basic Water Energy cards from your hand and attach them to Pelipper. Remove 2 damage counters for each Energy card attached in this way.

Jet Return

30×

Does 30 times the number of Energy cards attached to Pelipper. Then, put all Energy cards attached to Pelipper on top of your deck. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Weakness
+20
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost