The Illustrator
Aya Kusube
Aya Kusube is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025, with artwork appearing across E-Card and later eras including EX and Sun & Moon. The work is marked by playful, whimsical illustration, balanced compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.
Curatorial Commentary
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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. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.
Card Number
5/12
Total Cards
12
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Tackle
10
Mud-Slap
20
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost
