Sceptile

Sceptile

Selected Masterpiece • 10a/168
Artist Hitoshi Ariga
Celestial Storm Sun & Moon 2018
The Illustrator

Hitoshi Ariga

Hitoshi Ariga is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2013 to 2024, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and XY. The work favors cartoonish, anime-leaning character design, energetic moods, and vibrant, contrasting color palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Sceptile card captures a dynamic moment in a vibrant forest, where the Pokémon appears to leap gracefully among the falling leaves. Its sharp, green features stand out against the warm hues of autumn foliage, creating a sense of energy and agility. The scene conveys a connection to nature, as Sceptile embodies the spirit of the jungle, ready to defend its territory. This snapshot highlights its role as both a protector and a swift hunter in its lush environment.”

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. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Card Type Grass
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
03/08/2018

Powerful Storm

20×

This attack does 20 damage times the amount of Energy attached to all of your Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost