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.
“Blaine's Magmar stands poised in a moment of fiery intensity, its vibrant colors reflecting the heat of its flames. The Pokémon's expression conveys both determination and a hint of mischief, as it prepares to unleash a burst of fire. The background hints at a dynamic environment, perhaps a volcanic landscape, enhancing the sense of energy in the scene. This snapshot captures the essence of a spirited Pokémon ready to take on any challenge.”
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.
Firebreathing
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage; if tails, this attack does 10 damage.
Lava Burst
Discard the top 5 cards of your deck. (If there are fewer than 5 cards in your deck, discard all of them.) This attack does 20 damage for each Fire Energy card you discarded in this way.
