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 Beedrill card captures the moment of this agile Pokémon hovering amidst a lush green backdrop, its wings poised for flight. With its striking yellow and black stripes, Beedrill exudes a sense of readiness, as if it is about to dart into action at any moment. The detailed illustration by Ken Sugimori brings out the character's fierce nature, while the surrounding foliage suggests a vibrant, lively environment. This scene evokes a feeling of anticipation, highlighting Beedrill's role as both a hunter and protecto”
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Poison Sting
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Swarming Sting
This attack does 40 damage times the number of Beedrill you have in play to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
