Dark Hypno

Dark Hypno

Selected Masterpiece • 26/82
Market Price $13.57
Team Rocket Base 2000
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Dark Hypno card captures a moment where the Pokémon stands confidently, its hypnotic gaze drawing the viewer into its enigmatic world. Surrounded by a swirling pattern of eyes and a checkerboard background, the scene conveys a sense of mystery and intrigue. The pendulum it carries hints at its ability to manipulate dreams and thoughts, suggesting a deeper layer to its character. This snapshot invites a closer look at the balance between its playful demeanor and the darker undertones of its powers.”

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.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Psychic
Era
Base
Release
24/04/2000

Psypunch

20

Bench Manipulation

20×

Your opponent flips a number of coins equal to the number of Pokémon on his or her Bench. This attack does 20 damage times the number of tails. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for this attack. (Any other effects that would happen after applying Weakness and Resistance still happen.)

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost