Clauncher

Clauncher

Selected Masterpiece • 74/264
Market Price $0.2
Fusion Strike Sword & Shield 2021
The Illustrator

Pani Kobayashi

Pani Kobayashi has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2019 to 2025, spanning Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield releases. The work leans cartoonish and whimsical, with balanced, character-forward staging and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Clauncher card captures a moment of this vibrant Water-type Pokémon gliding through the water, its body streamlined for swift movement. With its bright blue shell and expressive eyes, Clauncher seems both playful and determined as it jets water from its right pincer. The surrounding bubbles and splashes add a sense of motion, immersing the viewer in its aquatic environment. This snapshot reflects the character's lively nature and its struggles with balance while navigating its watery world.”

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 19, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
12/11/2021

Water Gun

10

Vise Grip

20
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost