Ponyta

Ponyta

Selected Masterpiece • 19/108
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $0.34
Evolutions XY 2016
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 depicts Ponyta standing gracefully in a lush green field, its fiery mane and tail flickering with vibrant flames. The backdrop features a clear blue sky, dotted with a few clouds, which enhances the sense of freedom and vitality in the scene. Ponyta's expression is one of alertness, suggesting a moment of calm before it might burst into action. This snapshot captures the essence of a wild and spirited Pokémon, embodying both beauty and strength.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Common
Card Type Fire
Era
XY
Release
02/11/2016

Smash Kick

20

Flame Tail

30
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost