Artist
KEN SUGIMORI
Japanese illustrator (born 1966) best known as the character designer and art director for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori created the original 151 Pokémon designs and has illustrated countless trading cards. His artwork defines the visual language of one of the most valuable collectibles markets in the world.
ARTIST PROFILE
Years
1966–present
Nationality
Japanese
Movement
Video Game Art, Character Design
Mediums
Digital Illustration, Ink
Known For
Trading Cards
Notable Works
Original 151 Pokémon designs • Pokémon Red/Blue artwork • Base Set card illustrations
Rarity:
![Dark Charizard - Team Rocket (Holo) [No. 006] - trading-cards collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/ff5db914-ae15-4a16-b7a7-b61c741ea110/1-1772274844610.jpg)
![Hitmonchan - Base Set (Unlimited Holo Rare) [7/102] - trading-cards collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/5260d8ba-ec48-496f-bd5d-1338a8b5e906/1-1769109861603.jpg)
![Kakuna - Base Set (Holo Rare) [50/102] - trading-cards collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/5260d8ba-ec48-496f-bd5d-1338a8b5e906/1-1769108025240.jpg)
![Starmie - Neo Revelations (Holo Rare) [41/64] - trading-cards collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/5260d8ba-ec48-496f-bd5d-1338a8b5e906/1-1769109968394.jpg)
![Magneton LV.30 - Evolutions (Holo Rare) [30/108] - trading-cards collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/5260d8ba-ec48-496f-bd5d-1338a8b5e906/1-1769108353027.jpg)
![Clefairy - Base Set (Unlimited Edition) [5/102] - trading-cards collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/5260d8ba-ec48-496f-bd5d-1338a8b5e906/1-1769109127250.jpg)
