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 Zapdos card depicts the Electric Pokémon surrounded by a tempest of swirling clouds and vibrant lightning. With its wings extended, Zapdos seems poised for flight, embodying a moment of raw energy and potential. The atmosphere is charged, suggesting the power that this legendary creature holds within its grasp. This scene captures a vivid snapshot of Zapdos in its dynamic environment.”
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Thunder
Flip a coin. If tails, Zapdos does 30 damage to itself.
Thunderbolt
Discard all Energy cards attached to Zapdos or this attack does nothing.
