Drapion

Drapion

Selected Masterpiece • 134/236
Artist SATOSHI NAKAI
Market Price $0.43
Unified Minds Sun & Moon 2019
The Illustrator

SATOSHI NAKAI

SATOSHI NAKAI has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2017 to 2023, spanning Sun & Moon through Sword & Shield. The work favors cartoonish, playful staging with energetic, action-forward framing, balanced layouts, and vibrant, contrasting color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Drapion in a vibrant underwater scene, its striking purple and teal body contrasting with the lush green plants surrounding it. This moment captures Drapion poised and ready, embodying both strength and a sense of lurking danger. The gentle currents of water create a serene yet tense atmosphere, hinting at the Pokémon's predatory nature. Drapion's fierce expression suggests it is aware of its surroundings, making it a captivating focal point in its aquatic habitat.”

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 19, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Darkness
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
02/08/2019

Cross Poison

50×

Flip 4 coins. This attack does 50 damage for each heads. If at least 2 of them are heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Slicing Blade

120
Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost