Chansey

Chansey

Selected Masterpiece • 3/102
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $23.12
Base Base 1999
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Chansey card captures a serene moment, showcasing the gentle Pokémon cradling an egg in its pouch. Its soft pink hue and cheerful expression evoke a sense of warmth and nurturing, as if it's ready to share happiness with those around it. The sparkling background adds a touch of magic, enhancing the feeling of a peaceful sanctuary. This scene invites admiration for Chansey's role as a protector and caretaker in its small corner of the Pokémon world.”

Editorial & Data

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Composition
Color Palette
Card Type Colorless
Set Base
Era
Base
Release
09/01/1999

Scrunch

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Chansey during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)

Double-edge

80

Chansey does 80 damage to itself.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost