Primeape

Primeape

Selected Masterpiece • 53/114
Market Price $0.48
Steam Siege XY 2016
The Illustrator

Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Primeape card captures a moment of energetic movement, with Primeape charging forward, its expression fierce and determined. The rocky terrain suggests a rugged environment, perhaps a mountainous area where this Pokémon feels at home. Its posture conveys a sense of urgency and readiness for action, as if it is preparing to confront an unseen challenge. This snapshot highlights Primeape's spirited nature, embodying the relentless pursuit of its goals.”

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.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Fighting
Era
XY
Release
03/08/2016

Swagger

20

Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Spirited Throw

30+

If, before doing damage, your opponent's Active Pokémon has more remaining HP than this Pokémon, this attack does 60 more damage.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost