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 Misty's Seel playfully floating in the water, its round body and cheerful expression capturing a moment of carefree joy. The gentle ripples around it suggest a tranquil aquatic environment, where Seel seems at home, enjoying its surroundings. This snapshot evokes a sense of warmth and happiness, as if inviting the viewer to share in its simple delight. In this scene, Seel embodies the spirit of playfulness that characterizes many Pokémon.”
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.
Frostbite
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Mirage
If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.
