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 Scyther in a dynamic pose, seemingly caught mid-motion as it prepares for an attack. Its vibrant green body contrasts with the blurred background, suggesting a swift and agile movement through its natural habitat. The expression on Scyther's face conveys a sense of focus and determination, emphasizing its predatory nature. This moment captures the essence of a creature finely tuned for survival in the wild.”
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Swords Dance
During your next turn, Scyther's Slash attack's base damage is 60 instead of 30.