Blaziken

Blaziken

Selected Masterpiece • 1/106
Market Price $16.25
Great Encounters Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card captures Blaziken in a dynamic pose, its flame-tinged arms poised as if ready to unleash a powerful attack. The vibrant colors and swirling background evoke a sense of energy and intensity, reflecting the Pokémon's fiery nature. Blaziken stands as a fierce guardian of its territory, embodying both strength and determination. This moment feels like a snapshot of a battle, where every detail contributes to the atmosphere of anticipation.”

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 16, 2026.

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

Fire Dance

30

Search your discard pile for a Fire Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon.

Flame Kick

Discard 2 Fire Energy attached to Blaziken. This attack does 80 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weakness
+30
Retreat Cost