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 Poliwhirl card captures a moment where this playful Pokémon stands poised, its round body and spiral-patterned belly drawing the viewer's eye. The background hints at a watery habitat, suggesting a serene yet lively environment where Poliwhirl feels at home. Its expression is curious and alert, embodying the spirit of a creature that thrives in both water and on land. This snapshot invites you to imagine the gentle ripples of a pond, where Poliwhirl playfully navigates its surroundings.”
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Amnesia
Choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon's attacks. That Pokémon can't use that attack during your opponent's next turn.
Doubleslap
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
