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 Sharpedo card captures a moment in the ocean where the fierce predator glides through the water with an air of confidence. Its sleek body and sharp features evoke a sense of speed and agility, as if it's ready to strike at any moment. The background hints at the depths of its aquatic environment, with soft blues and greens that contrast with its striking appearance. This snapshot of Sharpedo in its natural habitat reflects both its predatory nature and the beauty of the underwater world.”
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.
Strike Wound
If the Defending Pokémon has 2 or more damage counters on it, this attack does 60 damage plus 20 more damage. This attack damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on that Pokémon.
