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 Blastoise card captures a moment where this powerful Pokémon stands confidently, water jets poised and ready for action. The backdrop of swirling cosmic colors adds a sense of depth, enhancing the feeling that Blastoise is a guardian of its watery domain. Its sturdy frame and determined expression convey both strength and calm, embodying the essence of a seasoned fighter. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the harmony between Blastoise and its environment.”
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Hydro Pump
Does 40 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Blastoise but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 20 damage in this way.
