Mew

Mew

Selected Masterpiece • 8/53
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $7.26
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 Mew card captures a serene moment, showcasing the playful and elusive nature of this Pokémon. With its soft pastel colors and gentle expression, Mew seems to float effortlessly, embodying a sense of wonder and curiosity. The background swirls with vibrant hues, enhancing the feeling of magic and mystery surrounding this rare creature. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the enchanting world that Mew inhabits.”

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 Promo
Card Type Psychic
Era
Base
Release
01/07/1999

Psywave

10×

Does 10 damage times the number of Energy cards attached to the Defending Pokémon.

Devolution Beam

Choose an evolved Pokémon (your own or your opponent's). Return the highest Stage Evolution card on that Pokémon to its player's hand. That Pokémon is no longer Asleep, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned, or anything else that might be the result of an attack (just as if you had evolved it).

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost