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 Paras in a lush, green environment, where it appears to be navigating through the underbrush. The small Pokémon, with its distinct mushroom caps on its back, seems to embody the tranquility of its forest home. Its wide eyes suggest curiosity as it explores this vibrant world. This snapshot captures a moment of quiet exploration, highlighting the simple beauty of nature.”
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Mushroom Tackle
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
