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 Venonat, a small, fuzzy Pokémon, standing amidst a softly blurred background that hints at its natural habitat. With its large, curious eyes and delicate antennae, Venonat appears alert and ready to explore the world around it. The gentle colors and subtle details evoke a sense of calm, as if capturing a fleeting moment in a peaceful forest. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the quiet beauty of nature and the small creatures that inhabit it.”
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 18, 2026.
Stun Spore
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Signal Beam
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
