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 Phione card captures a serene moment beneath the waves, where this gentle Pokémon drifts gracefully through the water. Its soft, rounded body and delicate fins suggest a sense of calm and tranquility, as if it belongs to a world untouched by chaos. The background hints at the deep ocean, with shades of blue that evoke a feeling of depth and mystery. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty of the sea and the unique creatures that inhabit it.”
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Charm
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done by attacks from the Defending Pokémon is reduced by 20 (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Whirlpool
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.
