Ekans

Ekans

Selected Masterpiece • 46/62
Market Price $0.99
Fossil Base 1999
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 Ekans card captures a moment of this snake Pokémon coiling gracefully, its vibrant purple and yellow body contrasting against a blurred, natural backdrop. With its keen eyes and slightly open mouth, it appears both alert and curious, embodying the stealthy nature of its species. The scene evokes a sense of quiet tension, as if Ekans is poised to strike or observe its surroundings. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the delicate balance of nature in which Ekans thrives.”

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 16, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Grass
Era
Base
Release
10/10/1999

Spit Poison

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Wrap

20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost