Gabite

Gabite

Selected Masterpiece • 8/17
Market Price $2.67
POP Series 9 POP 2009
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Gabite card captures a moment of this Cave Pokémon poised in its natural habitat, surrounded by a blend of earthy tones and soft shadows. Its sleek body and sharp features convey a sense of agility and readiness, almost as if it’s about to spring into action. The background hints at the mysteries of its underground world, where it likely digs and hoards treasures. This scene evokes a feeling of quiet determination, showcasing Gabite as both a guardian of its domain and a creature of instinct.”

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.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Colorless
Era
POP
Release
01/03/2009

Burrow

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Gabite by attacks during your opponent's next turn.

Distored Wave

60

Before doing damage, remove 2 damage counters from the Defending Pokémon.

Weakness
+20
Retreat Cost