Drapion

Drapion

Selected Masterpiece • 4/102
Market Price $2.01
HS—Triumphant HeartGold & SoulSilver 2010
The Illustrator

Sumiyoshi Kizuki

Sumiyoshi Kizuki has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2023, spanning sets such as Team Rocket, Skyridge, and Legends Awakened. The work favors cartoonish, playful staging with clear, balanced compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card shows Drapion standing on rocky terrain, its vibrant purple body sharply contrasting with the swirling clouds above. This moment captures Drapion's alertness, as it seems ready to spring into action, embodying the ruggedness of its environment. The scene feels tense yet alive, highlighting Drapion's unique character and its connection to the landscape around it. It is a snapshot of a creature perfectly at home in its wild surroundings.”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Darkness
Era
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Release
03/11/2010

Toxic Fang

40

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. Put 2 damage counters instead of 1 on that Pokémon between turns.

Land Crush

80
Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost