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 Scyther card captures the Pokémon mid-motion, poised with its sleek, green body and distinctive scythe-like arms. The background is a deep, starry expanse, suggesting a sense of adventure and mystery in its natural habitat. Scyther appears alert and agile, embodying the essence of a skilled predator ready to spring into action. This moment feels alive, as if the viewer is witnessing the calm before a swift, graceful maneuver.”
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.
Swords Dance
During your next turn, Scyther's Slash attack's base damage is 60 instead of 30.
