Hiromichi Sugiyama
Hiromichi Sugiyama is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, with 33 artworks recorded. Credits include Skyridge, Team Magma vs Team Aqua, and Expedition Base Set. The work favors vibrant color, clear focal staging, and energetic, playful motion.
“The Swampert card captures a moment in an underwater world, where the Pokémon appears to be gliding effortlessly through the water. Its vibrant blue and orange colors contrast beautifully with the soft, murky background, suggesting a serene yet lively environment. Swampert's expression conveys a sense of determination and playfulness, as if it's ready to engage in a friendly competition or explore its surroundings. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the harmony between the Pokémon and its aquatic habitat.”
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.
Bubble
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Mud Splash
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them and flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
