Slugma

Slugma

Selected Masterpiece • 22/160
Artist Miki Tanaka
Market Price $0.71
Primal Clash XY 2015
The Illustrator

Miki Tanaka

Miki Tanaka is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 1999 to 2025, with more than 190 illustrations across series including Neo, E-Card, and Scarlet & Violet. The work is largely cartoonish and playful, with clear compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Slugma, a small, lava-like Pokémon, resting against a backdrop of volcanic activity. Its vibrant red body contrasts with the earthy tones of the surrounding rocks, creating a sense of warmth in an otherwise harsh environment. Slugma's wide eyes convey a mix of curiosity and caution, as if it is aware of the fiery landscape that defines its existence. This snapshot captures a moment of stillness amidst the bubbling energy of its world.”

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 Common
Card Type Fire
Era
XY
Release
04/02/2015

Grass Fire

Discard a Grass Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Ram

30
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost