Hippowdon

Hippowdon

Selected Masterpiece • 69/156
Market Price $0.36
Ultra Prism Sun & Moon 2018
The Illustrator

Shigenori Negishi

Shigenori Negishi has contributed Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2011 to 2025, spanning series such as Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and XY. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced, character-forward staging and vibrant, contrasting color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Hippowdon in a sandy landscape, its large, sturdy body blending seamlessly with the earthy tones around it. With its distinctive features and calm demeanor, Hippowdon seems to embody the strength and resilience of its environment. The scene captures a moment of quiet power, as if the Pokémon is both a guardian and a part of the terrain it inhabits. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the harmony between the creature and its natural habitat.”

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 Rare
Card Type Fighting
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
02/02/2018

Sand Tomb

50

The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.

Dust Cannon

100+

This attack does 10 more damage for each Colorless in your opponent's Active Pokémon's Retreat Cost.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost