Tentacool

Tentacool

Selected Masterpiece • 60/181
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $0.26
Team Up Sun & Moon 2019
The Illustrator

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.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Tentacool card captures a moment where this jellyfish Pokémon floats gracefully in a vibrant, swirling underwater scene. Its large, expressive eyes and delicate tentacles suggest a sense of curiosity as it drifts through its aquatic environment. The playful colors and patterns in the background evoke a lively ocean atmosphere, highlighting the Pokémon's serene yet slightly mysterious nature. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty and tranquility of Tentacool's 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 17, 2026.

Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Common
Card Type Psychic
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
01/02/2019

Wrap

10

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost