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 Raticate in a moment of alertness, its expressive features capturing a sense of determination. With its mouth open and fangs visible, it seems ready to defend its territory or confront an unseen challenge. The background hints at a natural setting, grounding Raticate in its world as it navigates through familiar surroundings. This snapshot offers a glimpse into the life of a Pokémon that is both resourceful and tenacious.”
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Gnaw Off
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 60 more damage.
Sneaky Attack
If Raticate has any Darkness Energy attached to it, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage.
