The art director for numerous Pokemon videogames over the years, and character designer for many of the original 151 Pokemon, the importance of Ken Sugimori to the success of the Pokemon franchise as a whole can not be understated. The original character designer for numerous popular Pokemon such as Venusaur, Gengar, Snorlax, Gyarados, and Mewtwo; Ken Sugimori's status as one of the premier character designers for Game Freak has caused him to have special restrictions placed on him in his contract, meaning that he rarely if ever is able to do public signings. Featured here is a Ken Sugimori signed Professor Birch card, prominently showcasing a hand-drawn illustration of Pikachu, making it a truly unique addition to any collection.
