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 Dark Alakazam card presents a moment filled with intrigue, showcasing the Pokémon in a shadowy environment illuminated by a single beam of light. Its sharp features and intense gaze suggest a character steeped in mystery, as if it possesses knowledge beyond the ordinary. The scene captures a sense of tension and anticipation, highlighting Alakazam's psychic prowess. This portrayal invites the viewer to ponder the depths of its abilities and the secrets it might hold.”
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Teleport Blast
You may switch Dark Alakazam with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. (Do the damage before switching the Pokémon.)
Mind Shock
Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for this attack. (Any other effects that would happen after applying Weakness and Resistance still happen.)