Carnivine

Carnivine

Selected Masterpiece • 68/127
Market Price $1.5
Platinum Platinum 2009
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 Carnivine card depicts this unique Pokémon nestled among vibrant foliage, its green body harmonizing with the surrounding plants. With a curious expression, Carnivine seems to be in a moment of anticipation, perhaps waiting for unsuspecting prey to wander too close. The bright colors and lush background evoke a sense of life and energy in its marshy habitat. This snapshot captures a fleeting moment in the wild, highlighting the delicate balance of nature.”

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.

Rarity Common
Card Type Grass
Era
Platinum
Release
11/02/2009

Poison Breath

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Sweet Saliva

20

Remove 1 damage counter from each of your Benched Pokémon.

Weakness
+20
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost