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 Steelix card from Neo Genesis captures the imposing presence of this Iron Snake Pokémon, coiling through a starry backdrop that hints at its subterranean nature. Its metallic body glimmers subtly, reflecting the light in a way that suggests both strength and elegance. The scene feels weighty, as if Steelix is a guardian of the earth, embodying the resilience of the ground it burrows through. This depiction invites the viewer to appreciate the balance between its fierce appearance and the calmness of the cosmos”
Editorial & Data
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Tackle
Tail Crush
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 20 more damage; if tails, this attack does 30 damage.
