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 card depicts Azelf, a small, ethereal Pokémon, floating gracefully against a backdrop of swirling clouds and faint lightning. Its large, expressive eyes seem to hold ancient wisdom, while its outstretched arms convey a sense of calm determination. The scene evokes a feeling of serenity mixed with the underlying power of will, as if Azelf is a guardian of dreams and memories. This moment captures the essence of its role in maintaining balance within its world.”
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Lock Up
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
