Ponyta

Ponyta

Selected Masterpiece • 60/102
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $0.39
Base Base 1999
The Illustrator

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.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Ponyta card captures a moment of this graceful Pokémon in a vibrant, open field, surrounded by lush greenery. Its fiery mane and tail create a striking contrast against the calm backdrop, suggesting a sense of energy and movement. Ponyta stands poised, embodying both beauty and strength, as if ready to gallop across the landscape at any moment. This scene invites a feeling of warmth and vitality, reflecting the spirit of this Fire-type Pokémon.”

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 17, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Fire
Set Base
Era
Base
Release
09/01/1999

Smash Kick

20

Flame Tail

30
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost