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 card depicts Pinsir, a stag beetle Pokémon, poised in a moment of action, its pincers raised as if ready to strike. The background blurs with greens and browns, suggesting a dense forest where Pinsir thrives. This snapshot captures the essence of its predatory nature, highlighting both its strength and agility in its natural habitat. The scene feels alive, inviting the viewer to appreciate the raw power of this uncommon Pokémon.”
Editorial & Data
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Grip and Squeeze
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Power Guillotine
Flip 2 coins. If either of them is tails, this attack's base damage is 10 instead of 100.
