Team Magma’s Poochyena

Team Magma’s Poochyena

Selected Masterpiece • 66/95
Market Price $4.5
The Illustrator

Shin-ichi Yoshikawa

Shin-ichi Yoshikawa is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2002 to 2008, with artwork appearing across the EX and E-Card eras. Frequent appearances include Unseen Forces, Team Magma vs Team Aqua, and Aquapolis, spanning Pokémon, Trainer, and Energy cards.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Team Magma's Poochyena lurking in a shadowy, forested area, its eyes glowing softly in the dim light. This moment captures the essence of a creature that thrives in the darkness, embodying a sense of stealth and anticipation. The surrounding trees and muted colors create an atmosphere that feels both mysterious and somewhat foreboding. Poochyena, with its alert posture, seems ready to spring into action, inviting the viewer to imagine the untold stories hidden within its world.”

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.

Rarity Common
Card Type Darkness
Era
EX
Release
01/03/2004

Darkness Call

Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon, if any.

Sharp Fang

20
Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost