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 depicts Lt. Surge's Electabuzz standing confidently, its fist clenched and ready for action against a backdrop of crackling electricity. The vibrant colors and dynamic lightning bolts create a sense of tension and energy, highlighting the Pokémon's electric nature. Electabuzz's expression conveys determination, suggesting it is prepared to face any challenge that comes its way. This moment captures the essence of a fierce battle-ready Pokémon in its element.”
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Charge
Take up to 2 Lightning Energy cards from your discard pile and attach them to Lt. Surge's Electabuzz.
Discharge
Discard all Lightning Energy cards attached to Lt. Surge's Electabuzz in order to use this attack. Flip a number of coins equal to the number of Lightning Energy cards you discarded. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
