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.
“Rocket's Scyther occupies a vibrant and dynamic scene, captured mid-action with its sleek, green body and striking scythes poised for movement. The background sparkles with a cosmic shimmer, adding a sense of mystique and energy to the moment. This snapshot conveys Scyther's agility and readiness, as if it's about to leap into battle or evade an attack. The atmosphere feels charged, highlighting the Pokémon's fierce yet graceful nature.”
Editorial & Data
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Shadow Images
Whenever Rocket's Scyther is attacked, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does no damage to Rocket's Scyther. (Any other effects of the attack still happen.) This effect lasts until Rocket's Scyther takes damage (or is Benched or is evolved).
