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.
“Erika's Gloom stands in a lush, green environment, its vibrant colors contrasting beautifully with the serene background. The Pokémon appears both whimsical and slightly melancholic, embodying the essence of its 'Weed Pokémon' classification. Its large, bulbous head and drooping petals suggest a gentle demeanor, inviting a closer look at its unique character. This snapshot captures a moment of quiet reflection in the natural world, where Gloom seems at home among the foliage.”
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Healing Pollen
Flip a coin. If heads, remove 4 damage counters from Erika's Gloom. If Erika's Gloom has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them.
Magic Pollen
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned (your choice).
