Drapion V

Drapion V

Selected Masterpiece • 182/196
Artist N-DESIGN Inc.
Market Price $1.3
Lost Origin Sword & Shield 2022
The Illustrator

N-DESIGN Inc.

N-DESIGN Inc. has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2019 to 2025, with frequent appearances across Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet era releases. The work leans digital, energetic, and action-forward, with focused staging and vibrant, contrasting color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Drapion V poised against a backdrop of shimmering blue water, its vibrant pink and purple colors standing out against the serene environment. With its fierce expression and distinctive pincers raised, Drapion seems ready to defend its territory, embodying a blend of elegance and menace. The scene captures a moment of tension, as if Drapion is aware of unseen threats lurking nearby. This snapshot invites the viewer to consider the balance of beauty and danger in Drapion's world.”

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 20, 2026.

Card Type Darkness
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
09/09/2022

Dynamic Tail

190

This attack also does 60 damage to 1 of your Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost