Slowpoke

Slowpoke

Selected Masterpiece • 83/113
Market Price $21.85
Delta Species EX 2005
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

“The card features Slowpoke in a tranquil moment, perched on a wooden dock with a serene backdrop. Its pink body contrasts softly against the cool blues and greens of the surroundings, suggesting a peaceful afternoon. The way Slowpoke is depicted, with its eyes half-closed, conveys a sense of relaxation and calmness, as if it's ready to drift off into sleep. This snapshot captures a gentle essence of the Pokémon's laid-back nature.”

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.

Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
EX
Release
31/10/2005

Yawn

The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

Tackle

20
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost