Kouki Saitou
Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.
“The Smeargle card captures a playful moment as the Pokémon joyfully dashes through a vibrant, natural setting. Its stance suggests a burst of creativity, perhaps inspired by the colors surrounding it. The scene feels alive, reflecting Smeargle's artistic nature and its role as a painter in the Pokémon world. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the whimsical essence of this character.”
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 20, 2026.
Live Painting
Reveal any number of basic Energy cards from your hand. This attack does 30 more damage for each type of basic Energy you revealed in this way.
