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 Hypno card captures a moment where the Pokémon stands confidently, its eyes closed and one hand raised, as if channeling its psychic abilities. The vibrant colors and dynamic pose evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue, hinting at its hypnotic powers. This scene feels both serene and slightly unsettling, embodying the dual nature of Hypno as a guardian of dreams and a manipulator of the mind. It invites the viewer to ponder the deeper implications of its abilities in the world of Pokémon.”
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.
Prophecy
Look at up to 3 cards from the top of either player's deck and rearrange them as you like.
Dark Mind
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them and this attack does 10 damage to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
