Slugma

Slugma

Selected Masterpiece • 83/106
Market Price $0.94
Great Encounters Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Slugma card captures a moment of this lava Pokémon nestled in a warm, vibrant environment. Its soft, orange body contrasts with the earthy tones around it, suggesting a lively yet serene atmosphere. Slugma's wide eyes convey a sense of curiosity, inviting viewers to appreciate the gentle flow of magma that defines its existence. This snapshot of its world evokes a feeling of warmth and quiet determination.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Common
Card Type Fire
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/02/2008

Steady Firebreathing

10

Body Slam

20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weakness
+10
Retreat Cost