Carnivine

Carnivine

Selected Masterpiece • 21/130
Artist Kouki Saitou
Market Price $3.69
The Illustrator

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Carnivine card captures a moment in the lush greenery where this Bug Catcher Pokémon is poised, its vibrant colors contrasting with the surrounding foliage. With its curious expression and unique form, Carnivine seems to be in a state of anticipation, perhaps waiting for unsuspecting prey to wander too close. The illustration evokes a sense of tranquility mixed with the subtle tension of the natural order, reminding us of the delicate balance in its ecosystem. This snapshot invites viewers to appreciate the qui”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Grass
Release
01/05/2007

Swallow Up

30

Before doing damage, count the remaining HP of the Defending Pokémon and Carnivine. If the Defending Pokémon has fewer remaining HP than Carnivine's, this attack does 60 damage instead.

Wring Out

20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.

Weakness
+20
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost