Silcoon

Silcoon

Selected Masterpiece • 63/130
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $1.36
The Illustrator

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.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Silcoon card captures a tranquil moment in the heart of a lush forest, where the cocoon Pokémon is nestled among green foliage. Its soft, rounded form and delicate features convey a sense of calm as it prepares for its next stage of evolution. The scene feels serene, highlighting the stillness of nature and the anticipation of transformation. Silcoon, in its quiet state, embodies the patience required in the journey of growth.”

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 17, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Grass
Release
01/05/2007

Harden

During your opponent's next turn, If Silcoon would be damaged by an attack, prevent that attack's damage done to Silcoon if that damage is 30 or less.

Entangling String

20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon can't attack during your opponent's next turn.

Weakness
+20
Retreat Cost