Pikachu

Pikachu

Selected Masterpiece • 86/110
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $650
The Illustrator

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.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Pikachu card captures a serene moment in nature, with the Pokémon standing amidst a lush, green landscape. Its bright yellow fur contrasts beautifully with the surrounding foliage, creating a sense of warmth and liveliness. Pikachu appears curious, as if it's taking in its surroundings, embodying the playful spirit of this beloved character. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the simple joys of the Pokémon world.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Common
Card Type Lightning
Era
Other
Release
24/05/2002

Spark

20

If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them and this attack does 10 damage to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost