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.
“The Hitmonlee card captures a moment of dynamic energy as the Pokémon prepares for a powerful kick, its limbs poised in a graceful yet fierce stance. The background sparkles with stars, adding a sense of movement and excitement to the scene, as if Hitmonlee is in mid-action, ready to spring into a high jump. The illustration emphasizes its unique fighting style, showcasing the character's agility and strength. This snapshot invites viewers to appreciate the intensity and focus of Hitmonlee in its element.”
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 16, 2026.
Stretch Kick
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them and this attack does 20 damage to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
