Grapploct

Grapploct

Selected Masterpiece • 153/264
Market Price $0.18
Fusion Strike Sword & Shield 2021
The Illustrator

Souichirou Gunjima

Souichirou Gunjima has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2019 to 2025. Across Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases—plus SWSH Black Star Promos—the work favors vibrant color, balanced staging, and action-forward, character-focused framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“In this card, Grapploct emerges from the water, its vibrant blue and yellow colors contrasting against the splashes of waves around it. The scene captures a moment of anticipation, as the Pokémon prepares to test its skills on land, showcasing its dynamic and agile nature. The energy in the image conveys a sense of readiness and determination, inviting the viewer into Grapploct's world. It’s a snapshot of a creature that balances its aquatic origins with a bold spirit on land.”

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 Uncommon
Card Type Fighting
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
12/11/2021

Lunge Out

40

Magnum Punch

90
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost