Cubone

Cubone

Selected Masterpiece • 77/162
Market Price $1.36
BREAKthrough XY 2015
The Illustrator

Sumiyoshi Kizuki

Sumiyoshi Kizuki has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2023, spanning sets such as Team Rocket, Skyridge, and Legends Awakened. The work favors cartoonish, playful staging with clear, balanced compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Cubone sitting on a vibrant playground bench, surrounded by the cheerful atmosphere of a bustling amusement park. The bright colors and lively background contrast with Cubone's solitary demeanor, highlighting its sense of loneliness amidst the joy around it. Its posture suggests a mix of curiosity and caution, as it observes the world from its small perch. This moment captures the essence of Cubone's character, evoking a feeling of both innocence and melancholy.”

Editorial & Data

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 18, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Fighting
Era
XY
Release
04/11/2015

Whimsy Tackle

50

Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost