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 Paras, a small, bright red Pokémon, nestled among a backdrop of soft, muted colors that suggest a forest setting. Its large, expressive eyes seem to survey its surroundings, while the distinctive mushrooms on its back add a touch of whimsy to the scene. The overall atmosphere feels serene, as if capturing a quiet moment in nature where this little creature is at home. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the simplicity and charm of Paras's existence in its natural habitat.”
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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 17, 2026.
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