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.
“The card features Koga's Grimer, a purple, sludgy Pokémon with large eyes and a mouth that appears to be open wide. The background shows a textured, earthy environment that suggests a grimy or polluted area. The overall scene emphasizes the Pokémon's slimy and toxic appearance.”
Editorial & Data
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Sludge Grip
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon. The new Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
