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 Rattata, a small purple rodent-like Pokémon. It is shown in a dynamic pose, with its tail curled and ears perked up, suggesting alertness. The background is a simple gradient that enhances the focus on Rattata.”
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Focus Energy
During your next turn, Lt. Surge's Rattata's Gnaw attack's base damage is doubled.
