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 Kakuna card captures a moment of stillness in a serene forest setting, where the cocooned Pokémon hangs quietly, enveloped in its protective shell. Surrounded by soft, dappled light filtering through the trees, Kakuna appears both vulnerable and resilient, embodying the essence of transformation. Its bright yellow hue stands out against the natural greens and browns, hinting at the potential for growth that lies ahead. In this snapshot, one can sense the calm before a significant change, as Kakuna awaits its ev”
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Stiffen
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Kakuna by attacks is reduced by 30 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Spit Poison
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
