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 Zapdos card depicts the Electric Pokémon in a moment of powerful presence, surrounded by a vivid display of colors that suggest a brewing storm. With its wings extended, Zapdos appears to harness the energy of lightning, embodying the essence of its elemental nature. The atmosphere is charged, evoking a sense of anticipation and intensity. This scene captures the essence of Zapdos as a formidable character in its own world.”
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Thunder
Flip a coin. If tails, Zapdos does 30 damage to itself.
Thunderbolt
Discard all Energy cards attached to Zapdos in order to use this attack.
