Garbodor V

Garbodor V

Selected Masterpiece • 190/203
Artist aky CG Works
Market Price $3.28
Evolving Skies Sword & Shield 2021
The Illustrator

aky CG Works

aky CG Works has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2017 to 2025, spanning Sun & Moon through Sword & Shield and into Scarlet & Violet. The work leans digital, with energetic staging, focused framing, and vibrant, contrasting color that keeps characters crisp and forward.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Garbodor V card captures a moment in a vibrant, chaotic world where the Pokémon stands confidently amidst a swirl of colorful, abstract shapes. Its unique design, with various trash-like features, reflects its character as a creature born from refuse, yet it exudes a sense of strength and resilience. The background's vivid colors contrast with Garbodor's earthy tones, creating a striking visual that draws the eye. This scene encapsulates the essence of Garbodor's role, blending the themes of waste and power in”

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 19, 2026.

Card Type Darkness
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
27/08/2021

Trash Stench

40

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. During your opponent's next turn, that Pokémon can't retreat.

Sludge Bomb

130
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost