Slowking

Slowking

Selected Masterpiece • 28/106
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $4.25
Great Encounters Diamond & Pearl 2008
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 Slowking card captures a serene moment where the Pokémon stands confidently, adorned with its regal crown. Its gentle expression suggests a thoughtful nature, as it seems to ponder the world around it. The background features soft, swirling clouds that add a dreamlike quality to the scene, enhancing the calm atmosphere. This snapshot invites viewers to appreciate the tranquil wisdom of Slowking in its natural habitat.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Rare
Card Type Psychic
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/02/2008

Psych Up

30

During your next turn, Slowking's Psych Up attack's base damage is 60.

Weakness
+20
Retreat Cost