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.
“Misty's Poliwrath stands poised in a dynamic moment, its muscular form capturing a sense of readiness. The swirling pattern on its belly draws the eye, hinting at the water-based abilities it wields. The background suggests a watery environment, perhaps a serene pond or river, where this Pokémon feels at home. This scene encapsulates the essence of a determined creature, prepared to engage in its aquatic world.”
Editorial & Data
Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.
Water Ring
Does 10 damage to each Pokémon that isn't Water on each player's Bench. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
