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.
“Blaine's Charizard captures a powerful moment, showcasing the Pokémon in a dynamic pose as it unleashes a fierce roar. The vibrant colors and swirling background create a sense of intensity, emphasizing Charizard's fiery nature. This scene feels alive, as if the air is charged with energy and anticipation. It reflects Charizard's role as a formidable force in battle, ready to take on any challenge.”
Editorial & Data
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Roaring Flames
Discard all Fire Energy cards attached to Blaine's Charizard. If all Energy cards attached to Blaine's Charizard provide 2 Fire Energy, discard all of them. This attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage for each Fire Energy discarded in this way.
Flame Jet
Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for this attack. (Any other effects that would happen after applying Weakness and Resistance still happen.)
