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 Sandshrew card captures a moment of this small, burrowing Pokémon as it sits on a rocky surface, its rounded body and distinctive yellow-brown coloring blending with the earthy tones around it. Its large, expressive eyes seem to reflect a sense of curiosity and alertness, as if it's ready to scurry away at any moment. The background hints at a rugged terrain, suggesting a world where Sandshrew feels at home, surrounded by the textures of its natural habitat. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the qu”
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Sand Attack
If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.
