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 Arcanine card depicts this noble Pokémon standing proudly in a vibrant landscape, its striking orange and black fur harmonizing with the surrounding greenery. With its head slightly tilted, Arcanine appears both vigilant and poised, embodying a sense of readiness. The scene conveys a feeling of loyalty, suggesting that Arcanine serves as a steadfast protector of its environment. This moment captures the essence of companionship between trainer and Pokémon.”
Editorial & Data
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Flamethrower
Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Arcanine in order to use this attack.
Take Down
Arcanine does 30 damage to itself.
