Dratini

Dratini

Selected Masterpiece • 26/102
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $1.79
Base Base 1999
The Illustrator

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.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card captures Dratini gliding gracefully through the water, its smooth, serpentine body reflecting the soft hues of a sunset. The tranquil scene evokes a sense of calm, as the gentle waves ripple around this elusive Pokémon. Dratini's large, expressive eyes seem to convey curiosity and wonder about its surroundings. This moment feels like a serene glimpse into the life of a creature that thrives in the depths of the ocean.”

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 Uncommon
Card Type Colorless
Set Base
Era
Base
Release
09/01/1999

Pound

10
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost