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 Ivysaur card captures a serene moment in a vibrant, flower-filled landscape, where the Pokémon stands poised and attentive. Its large, leafy appendages seem to blend harmoniously with the surrounding flora, suggesting a deep connection to its environment. The soft glow of sunlight filtering through the petals adds a gentle warmth to the scene, enhancing the feeling of tranquility. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty of nature alongside Ivysaur.”
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.
Poison Seed
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
