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.
“Koga's Ekans slithers through a lush, green landscape, its vibrant purple body contrasting with the surrounding foliage. The scene captures a moment of alertness, as Ekans seems poised, perhaps sensing an opportunity or a threat nearby. The intricate details of the leaves and the soft earth beneath create a sense of tranquility, yet the tension in Ekans' posture hints at its cunning nature. This snapshot encapsulates a brief encounter in the wild, where every creature plays its part in the delicate balance of their”
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Fast-Acting Poison
Flip 2 coins. If both are heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused and Poisoned.
