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.
“Brock's Sandslash stands poised in a rugged, natural landscape, its spiky back glinting in the light. The scene captures a moment of quiet vigilance, as the Pokémon seems alert to its surroundings, embodying both strength and agility. Its large eyes convey a sense of determination, suggesting that it is ready to defend its territory. This snapshot of Brock's Sandslash highlights the balance between beauty and resilience in the wild.”
Editorial & Data
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Needles
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and Poisoned.
Sandstorm
If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.
