The Illustrator
Shin Nagasawa
Shin Nagasawa has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2009 to 2025, with work appearing across Sun & Moon, Sword & Shield, and Scarlet & Violet. The art leans into action-forward clarity—vibrant, contrasting color and focused, character-led staging.
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
7/12
Total Cards
12
HP
80
Stage
Basic
Punch
20
Crabhammer
40
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost
