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 Spiritomb card captures the eerie presence of this ghostly Pokémon, floating against a backdrop of swirling colors that evoke a sense of mystique. Its round, pink form is adorned with unsettling green markings, giving it an otherworldly appearance that hints at its complex nature. The scene feels charged with an unsettling energy, as if Spiritomb is both a guardian and a trickster in its shadowy realm. This snapshot invites viewers to ponder the deeper stories woven into the fabric of its existence.”
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.
Nightmare
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.
Damage Play
Move as many damage counters on your opponent's Benched Pokémon as you like to any of your opponent's other Pokémon in any way you like.
