Purugly

Purugly

Selected Masterpiece • 128/189
Artist Mina Nakai
Market Price $0.22
Astral Radiance Sword & Shield 2022
The Illustrator

Mina Nakai

Mina Nakai has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2016 to 2025, spanning Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Scarlet & Violet. The work favors cartoonish, watercolor-leaning charm, with balanced, character-forward staging and vibrant, pastel-tinted color.

Curatorial Commentary

“In this card, Purugly stands prominently in a cozy room, surrounded by a few scattered objects that hint at a recent commotion. Its expression is one of mild annoyance, as if it has just interrupted something rather chaotic. The soft colors and the inviting decor of the room create a contrast with Purugly's fierce demeanor, suggesting a playful yet serious character. This snapshot captures a moment of domestic life, where even a Pokémon can find itself in the midst of everyday mischief.”

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 20, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Colorless
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
27/05/2022

Body Slam

30

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Slashing Claw

100
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost