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 Ivysaur standing in a lush, green forest, surrounded by dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves. Its distinctive bulb is poised atop its back, hinting at the potential for growth and evolution. The expression on Ivysaur's face conveys a sense of calm determination, as if it is ready to embrace its role in the natural world. This moment captures the essence of a Pokémon in harmony with its environment.”
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 17, 2026.
Vine Whip
Poisonpowder
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
