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 card depicts Tropius standing gracefully in a lush, green landscape, its large leaves resembling a canopy that offers shade. The serene environment hints at a warm, sunny day, where the gentle breeze seems to rustle the leaves around it. Tropius, with its friendly expression, embodies a sense of calm and nurturing, as if it is a guardian of the natural world. This snapshot captures a moment of tranquility, inviting viewers to appreciate the harmony between the Pokémon and its surroundings.”
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.
Fly
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Tropius during your opponent's next turn.
Blessed Fruit
Remove all damage counters from 1 of your Benched Grass Pokémon.