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 Grimer, a small, purple Pokémon, sitting contentedly in a murky environment that reflects its nature as the Sludge Pokémon. With its wide mouth and expressive eyes, Grimer seems to embody a playful yet mischievous spirit, as if inviting the viewer into its unkempt world. The background hints at an environment filled with grime and filth, enhancing the sense of its habitat. This snapshot captures a moment of Grimer's existence, where it thrives in its own unique way.”
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Mud Bomb
Gunky
If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.
