Hypno

Hypno

Selected Masterpiece • 8/62
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $56.35
Fossil Base 1999
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 Hypno card captures a moment where the Pokémon stands poised, its eyes focused and its hand raised as if casting a spell. The background, filled with stars, adds a mystical quality to the scene, suggesting a connection to dreams and the subconscious. Hypno's expression conveys a sense of intent, drawing viewers into its world of hypnotic powers. This snapshot invites contemplation of the Pokémon's abilities and the enigmatic nature of sleep.”

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.

Card Type Psychic
Era
Base
Release
10/10/1999

Prophecy

Look at up to 3 cards from the top of either player's deck and rearrange them as you like.

Dark Mind

30

If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them and this attack does 10 damage to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost