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 Shining Steelix card captures a moment of this formidable Pokémon coiling through a rocky landscape, its metallic body glistening under an unseen light. The scene conveys a sense of both power and mystery, as Steelix appears ready to strike while surrounded by jagged rocks and a swirling mist. Its expression hints at a playful yet intimidating demeanor, embodying the duality of its nature. This snapshot invites the viewer to ponder the depths of its underground domain.”
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Crushing Earth
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each Benched Pokémon (yours and your opponent's). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) If tails, this attack does nothing. Either way, Shining Steelix can't attack during your next turn.
