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 Metagross card captures a moment where this formidable Pokémon stands poised, its metallic body gleaming under a muted sky. With its intense gaze and powerful stance, it embodies both strength and determination, as if ready to engage in a battle at any moment. The background hints at a rugged terrain, suggesting that Metagross is deeply connected to its environment, a sentinel of the wild. This snapshot offers a glimpse into the world of Pokémon, where each creature has its own story to tell.”
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 16, 2026.
Metal Claw
Hyper Beam
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