Slaking

Slaking

Selected Masterpiece • 16/127
Market Price $4.24
Platinum Platinum 2009
The Illustrator

Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Slaking in a lush, green forest, embodying a moment of relaxed strength. Its imposing figure, with a slightly mischievous expression, suggests a creature at ease in its surroundings, yet ready to spring into action. The interplay of light filtering through the leaves adds a serene ambiance, highlighting the tranquility of this snapshot. This scene captures the essence of Slaking's laid-back nature while hinting at its latent power.”

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 Colorless
Era
Platinum
Release
11/02/2009

Best Dash

150

During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Slaking by attacks is increased by 50 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Weakness
+30
Retreat Cost