Mankey

Mankey

Selected Masterpiece • 59/116
Market Price $1.41
Plasma Freeze Black & White 2013
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Mankey, a small, energetic Pokémon, captured mid-leap against a backdrop of vibrant foliage. Its intense gaze and poised stance suggest a moment of readiness, perhaps preparing to engage with its surroundings. The chaotic arrangement of leaves and branches adds a sense of movement, emphasizing the lively atmosphere of its treetop habitat. This snapshot invites the viewer into Mankey's dynamic world, where every moment is filled with potential.”

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 17, 2026.

Art Style
Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Common
Card Type Fighting
Era
Black & White
Release
08/05/2013

Scratch

20
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost