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.
“Koga's Muk looms in a murky, shadowy environment, embodying the essence of its Poison-type nature. The card captures a moment where this sludge Pokémon seems to emanate a sense of foreboding, with its eyes narrowed and a sly expression hinting at its cunning abilities. The swirling colors around it create a feeling of unease, as if the very air is thick with its toxic presence. In this snapshot, Koga's Muk stands as a testament to the darker side of the Pokémon world.”
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