Dark Slowking

Dark Slowking

Selected Masterpiece • 9/109
Artist Kouki Saitou
Market Price $64.99
The Illustrator

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.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Dark Slowking card presents a moment filled with contemplation, showcasing the Pokémon in a poised stance, as if weighing its options in a complex game. The vibrant colors and shimmering details create an atmosphere that hints at both strategy and mystery. This scene draws the viewer into a world where cunning and thoughtfulness are essential, capturing the essence of Dark Slowking's character. It feels like a quiet yet charged moment, brimming with potential.”

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.

Card Type Darkness
Era
EX
Release
01/11/2004

Litter

20+

You may discard a combination of up to 2 Pokémon Tool cards and Rocket's Secret Machine cards from your hand. If you do, this attack does 20 damage plus 30 more damage for each card you discarded.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost