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.
“In this card, Giovanni's Persian stands poised and alert, its sleek form highlighted against a backdrop of scattered blue and gray. The scene captures a moment of tension, as if the Pokémon is ready to spring into action at any moment. Persian's expression reflects a blend of confidence and cunning, embodying its role as a loyal companion to Giovanni. The atmosphere feels charged, hinting at the strategic maneuvers that might unfold in the shadows.”
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Ambush
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage; if tails, this attack does 20 damage.
