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 depicts Lt. Surge's Voltorb, a small, round Pokémon that resembles a classic Poké Ball. With its red and white coloring, it sits poised, capturing a moment of anticipation as if ready to spring into action. The expression on its face is subtle yet conveys a sense of mischief, hinting at its electric nature. This snapshot effectively captures the playful energy of Voltorb within the broader world of Pokémon.”
Editorial & Data
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Spin Ball
Flip 1 coin. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
Double Spin
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
