Mienshao

Mienshao

Selected Masterpiece • 88/149
Market Price $0.6
Boundaries Crossed Black & White 2012
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“In the scene depicted on the Mienshao card, the Pokémon is captured mid-motion, gracefully poised as it prepares for an agile strike. The lush greenery surrounding it hints at a tranquil forest setting, where Mienshao seems to embody both elegance and strength. Its long, flowing fur adds a sense of dynamism, suggesting that it is ready to spring into action at any moment. This moment encapsulates the balance of beauty and martial prowess inherent to Mienshao's character.”

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 18, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Fighting
Era
Black & White
Release
07/11/2012

Knock Off

20

Discard a random card from your opponent's hand.

Double Whip

70×

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 70 damage times the number of heads.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost