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 Staryu card captures a moment of vibrant energy, with the star-shaped Pokémon at the center, radiating a sense of motion and vitality. Its striking colors and dynamic background suggest a lively aquatic environment, where Staryu seems to be preparing for its next move. This scene evokes a feeling of playfulness, as if Staryu is both a part of its world and a character ready to engage with its surroundings. The illustration invites you to imagine the depths of the ocean, where such Pokémon thrive and interact wi”
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.
Numbing Water
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
