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 features Cacturne, a Pokémon that stands tall with its spiky, green body set against a muted desert backdrop. Its eyes, wide and watchful, convey a sense of both vigilance and loneliness in this arid landscape. The atmosphere feels tense, as if Cacturne is poised for action, ready to defend its territory or seek out its next meal. This moment captures the essence of survival in a harsh environment.”
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Pin Missile
Flip 4 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
