Keiji Kinebuchi
Keiji Kinebuchi is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 1999 to 2018, with artwork appearing across Base, Gym, and XY-era releases. The work is marked by simple, clear compositions, playful cartoon-inflected forms, and vibrant yet often limited palettes.
“The card features Pikachu, a small, yellow mouse-like Pokémon with large ears and a distinctive tail shaped like a lightning bolt. Pikachu is positioned in the center, surrounded by a background of dark leaves. The scene appears to be set in a natural environment, suggesting a playful or active atmosphere.”
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. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.
Growl
If the Defending Pokémon attacks Pikachu during your opponent's next turn, any damage done by the attack is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). (Benching either Pokémon ends this effect.)
Thundershock
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
