Sunkern

Sunkern

Selected Masterpiece • 83/105
Market Price $1.6
Neo Destiny Neo 2002
The Illustrator

Etsuya Hattori

Etsuya Hattori is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game artwork in 2002, with a single known card appearing in the Neo series. The credit is represented in Neo Destiny, depicting Sunkern with a cartoonish, whimsical approach and a vibrant, contrasting palette.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Sunkern card captures a serene moment, showcasing the small Seed Pokémon nestled against a backdrop of a warm, glowing sunset. With its big, expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor, Sunkern seems to embody a sense of innocence and vulnerability in this tranquil setting. The soft colors and gentle lines evoke a feeling of calm, as if Sunkern is enjoying a peaceful moment in its natural habitat. It invites the viewer to appreciate the simple beauty of nature, reminding us of the quiet joys found in everyday life.”

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 18, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Grass
Era
Neo
Release
28/02/2002

Rollout

10

Sunbathe

Flip a coin. If heads, remove all damage counters from Sunkern. Search your deck for a card that evolves from Sunkern and attach that card to Sunkern. This counts as evolving Sunkern. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost