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 Beedrill card captures a moment in the wild, where the Pokémon hovers with intent amidst a lush backdrop of greenery. Its vibrant yellow and black body contrasts sharply against the leaves, emphasizing its role as a fierce guardian of its territory. With its wings poised and ready, Beedrill exudes a sense of alertness, as if it senses an approaching threat. This snapshot of nature conveys both the beauty and danger of the Pokémon world.”
Editorial & Data
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Twineedle
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Poison Sting
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
