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.
“The card features Lt. Surge's Raticate, a small, brown rodent-like Pokémon with a rounded body and large whiskers. It is positioned in a dynamic pose, appearing to be ready to attack or defend itself. The background is simple, allowing the focus to remain on Raticate.”
Editorial & Data
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Focus Energy
During your next turn, Lt. Surge's Raticate's Double-edge attack's damage (base damage and damage to itself) is doubled.
Double-edge
Lt. Surge's Raticate does 20 damage to itself.
