Torchic

Torchic

Selected Masterpiece • 73/109
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $16.6
The Illustrator

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.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Torchic card captures a moment of innocence, featuring the small, fiery Pokémon standing in a sunlit clearing. Its bright orange feathers contrast beautifully with the lush greenery around it, suggesting a sense of warmth and vitality. Torchic seems curious and playful, embodying the spirit of a young creature exploring its world. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the simplicity and charm of nature.”

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.

Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Common
Card Type Fire
Release
01/07/2003

Peck

10

Fireworks

30

Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy card attached to Torchic.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost