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.
“Blaine's Charmander stands confidently in a sunlit, arid landscape, its fiery tail flickering with a warm glow. The Pokémon's bright orange and yellow hues contrast beautifully against the earthy tones of the ground and distant hills. With its curious expression and poised stance, Charmander embodies a sense of youthful energy and determination. This moment captures the essence of a young Pokémon ready to take on the world.”
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Fire Tail Slap
Use this attack only if there are any Fire Energy cards attached to Blaine's Charmander. Flip a coin. If tails, discard 1 of those cards.
