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 Wailord card captures a serene moment beneath the shimmering surface of the ocean, where this enormous Pokémon glides effortlessly through the water. Its gentle, rounded form contrasts beautifully with the sparkling blue backdrop, evoking a sense of tranquility and majesty. As the sunlight filters down, it hints at the vastness of the sea and Wailord's place within it, embodying both grace and power. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the peaceful coexistence of nature and its magnificent creatures.”
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Take Down
Wailord does 20 damage to itself.
