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 a Weedle, a small, caterpillar-like Pokémon with a round head and large eyes. It is set against a backdrop of green foliage, suggesting a natural environment. The Weedle is depicted with its characteristic features, including a needle on its head.”
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Rescue String
Search your discard pile for up to 5 Pokémon, show them to your opponent, and shuffle them into your deck.
Needling Sting
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.
