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 Scyther card captures the moment of this agile Pokémon poised in mid-action, its vibrant green body contrasting against a shimmering starry background. With its sharp blades extended, Scyther seems ready to strike, embodying both grace and power. The scene evokes a sense of anticipation, as if Scyther is about to unleash its swift movements in a dance of battle. This snapshot encapsulates the essence of a creature that thrives in the wild, always alert and prepared for what lies ahead.”
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Swords Dance
During your next turn, Scyther's Slash attack's base damage is 60 instead of 30.
