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.
“The Absol card captures a moment where the Pokémon stands alert, its sleek white fur contrasting against the earthy tones of its surroundings. With its piercing gaze and poised stance, Absol embodies a sense of foreboding, as if it senses an impending disaster lurking nearby. The illustration evokes a feeling of tension, inviting viewers to contemplate the weight of its presence in the wild. This snapshot reflects Absol's role as a harbinger of misfortune, quietly watching over its domain.”
Editorial & Data
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Baleful Wind
Choose a card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it. If you discarded a Trainer, Supporter, or Stadium card, choose 1 more card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it.
Raid
If you played Absol from your hand during this turn, this attack's base damage is 40 instead of 10.
