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 Tauros stands confidently against a vibrant sunset, its strong form silhouetted against the warm hues of orange and gold. The Pokémon's expression conveys a sense of determination, embodying the spirit of a wild bull ready to charge forward. In this moment, the landscape feels alive, capturing the essence of freedom and strength that Tauros represents. This snapshot invites viewers to appreciate the raw beauty of nature intertwined with the power of Pokémon.”
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3-Pronged Tail
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
Full Speed Charge
Flip 4 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads to the Defending Pokémon and 20 damage times the number of tails to Blaine's Tauros.
