Yukiko Baba
Yukiko Baba (馬場由起子) is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025. Artwork appears across sets including Aquapolis, Skyridge, and Fusion Strike, with a cartoonish, playful approach, clear compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.
“The card shows Sandshrew nestled comfortably in its earthy habitat, surrounded by vibrant greenery and textured rocks. This small Pokémon appears both curious and cautious, embodying its nature as a burrowing creature. The gentle colors of the landscape create a peaceful atmosphere, inviting the viewer to appreciate this quiet moment. It captures a slice of Sandshrew's life, where it feels secure and at ease.”
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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.
Defense Curl
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Sandshrew by attacks during your opponent's next turn.