Question 1

What is the market value of a Sumiyoshi Kizuki Tropical Tidal Wave card?

Accepted Answer

Values fluctuate based on the specific language and year of release, but the 2006 Tropical Tidal Wave promo often commands between $2,500 and $5,000 depending on the language variant. The 2005 version in a PSA 10 grade reached a high of $8,100 at auction in 2023.

Question 2

How do I identify Sumiyoshi Kizuki's illustration style?

Accepted Answer

Kizuki's work is identifiable by heavy, consistent line weights and a penchant for drawing characters with slightly oversized, expressive eyes. Unlike the 3D-rendered styles of Sugimori or the watercolor wash of Himeno, Kizuki uses flat color fills and bold outlines reminiscent of 1990s Japanese children's book illustrations.

Question 3

Did Sumiyoshi Kizuki illustrate any e-Reader cards?

Accepted Answer

Kizuki provided the artwork for the 'Pichu Bros.' card in the 2002 Expedition Base Set, which tied into the 'Pikachu’s PikaBoo' short film. This card was one of the first to utilize the e-Reader Dot Code technology on the bottom and left borders for scanning into the Nintendo Game Boy Advance.

Question 4

What other media has Sumiyoshi Kizuki contributed to besides trading cards?

Accepted Answer

While Kizuki is primarily associated with the Pokémon TCG, her credits extend to the 2001 'Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!' for the Game Boy Color. She is credited alongside other Creatures Inc. illustrators for the character designs and card art ported specifically for the digital interface.

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Tropical Tidal Wave (Cavallone Tropicale) - World Championship Promo [036]

Hungry Snorlax - Nintendo 64 Promo (Star Holo) [No Number]

Defining the hand-drawn aesthetic of early expansion promos

Hungry Snorlax - Nintendo 64 Promo

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