Kingler
Kouki Saitou
Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.
“The Kingler card captures an intense moment, showcasing the Pokémon in a dynamic pose as it prepares to unleash its powerful Hyper Pump attack. The vibrant colors and detailed illustration by Kouki Saitou bring the scene to life, highlighting Kingler's fierce expression and formidable claws. In this snapshot of its underwater realm, Kingler exudes confidence and strength, embodying the spirit of a determined fighter. This portrayal invites viewers to appreciate the raw energy and character of Kingler in its natural”
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.
Salt Water
Search your deck for up to 2 Water Energy cards and attach them to Kingler. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Hyper Pump
Does 30 damage plus 20 more damage for each basic Energy attached to Kingler but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 40 damage in this way.
