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[[File:Ken Sugimori 2018.jpg|thumb|Ken Sugimori in 2018]]
'''Ken Sugimori''' (Japanese: '''杉森建''' ''Sugimori Ken''; born January 27, 1966) is a friend of [[Satoshi Tajiri]] and illustrator of the original artwork for [[Pokémon games]]. He also has developed conceptual artwork for the {{pkmn|movie}}s, and illustrates {{Trading Card Game}} cards and merchandising. The original artwork for all 151 [[Generation I]] Pokémon was done by Sugimori.<ref>Gifford, Kevin (April 7, 2008). "COLUMN: 'Game Mag Weaseling': Just Checking In" ([https://web.archive.org/web/20080412172635/http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2008/04/column_game_mag_weaseling_just.php archive]). ''GameSetWatch''.</ref>

Sugimori's change of style over the years has been noticeable. Initially, he used a stiff, lightly shaded style using watercolors that was very reminiscent of {{wp|Akira Toriyama}}'s visual style, particularly that from 1989 onward. However, his now digitally-produced drawings of people and creatures have gradually gained more muscle definition, significantly rounder corners, heavier shading, and more natural and fluid poses.

==Designs==
===Pokémon===
The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Sugimori.
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0029Nidoran.png|{{p|Nidoran♀}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0031Nidoqueen.png|{{p|Nidoqueen}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0032Nidoran.png|{{p|Nidoran♂}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0034Nidoking.png|{{p|Nidoking}}<ref name=Shmuplations>(2001). ゲーム・マエストロ〈VOL.4〉デザイナー/イラストレーター編 ([https://shmuplations.com/pokemon/ English translation by Shmuplations])</ref>
0035Clefairy.png|{{p|Clefairy}}<ref name=Yomiuri-5>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/ichiran/20180501-OYT8T50139/5/ Interview with Yomiuri] about {{p|Pikachu}}'s creation (page 5)</ref><ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref><ref name="NOM 2000-07 b">(July 2000). [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/gfreak/page02.html 『ポケットモンスター』開発スタッフインタビュー (ページｂ)]。 ''Nintendo Online Magazine'' (N.O.M). No.23.</ref>
0059Arcanine.png|{{p|Arcanine}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0072Tentacool.png|{{p|Tentacool}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0080Slowbro.png|{{p|Slowbro}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0081Magnemite.png|{{p|Magnemite}}<ref name=USUMPokedex>"What It Takes to Create a Pokémon." Interview with Ken Sugimori in ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition: The Official National Pokédex]]'', p. xiii-xxi</ref>
0088Grimer.png|{{p|Grimer}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0091Cloyster.png|{{p|Cloyster}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0092Gastly.png|{{p|Gastly}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0094Gengar.png|{{p|Gengar}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0100Voltorb.png|{{p|Voltorb}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0102Exeggcute.png|{{p|Exeggcute}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0103Exeggutor.png|{{p|Exeggutor}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0104Cubone.png|{{p|Cubone}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0108Lickitung.png|{{p|Lickitung}}<ref name=Shmuplations/><ref name="NOM 2000-07 b"/>
0111Rhyhorn.png|{{p|Rhyhorn}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0112Rhydon.png|{{p|Rhydon}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0114Tangela.png|{{p|Tangela}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0115Kangaskhan.png|{{p|Kangaskhan}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0120Staryu.png|{{p|Staryu}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0127Pinsir.png|{{p|Pinsir}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0130Gyarados.png|{{p|Gyarados}}<ref name=Yomiuri>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/ichiran/20180501-OYT8T50139/1/ Interview with Yomiuri] about Pikachu's creation (page 1)</ref>
0131Lapras.png|{{p|Lapras}}<ref name="NOM 2000-07 b"/><ref name=Yomiuri/>
0143Snorlax.png|{{p|Snorlax}}<ref name=Yomiuri/>
0150Mewtwo.png|{{p|Mewtwo}}<ref name=Yomiuri/>
0163Hoothoot.png|{{p|Hoothoot}}<ref name=NintendoPower134>''Nintendo Power'' Vol. 134, July 2000, p.78-79 ([http://www.rigelatin.net/copycat/media/print/np134.php excerpt])</ref>
0172Pichu.png|{{p|Pichu}}<ref name=IGN>Harris, Craig (February 24, 2009). "[https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/02/23/pokemon-creators-on-platinum Pokemon Creators on Platinum]."{{sic}} ''IGN''.</ref>
0185Sudowoodo.png|{{p|Sudowoodo}}<ref>(July 2000). [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/gfreak/page06.html 『ポケットモンスター』開発スタッフインタビュー (ページｆ)]。 ''Nintendo Online Magazine'' (N.O.M). No.23.</ref>
0197Umbreon.png|{{p|Umbreon}} (colors, alongside [[Atsuko Nishida]])<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230516083008/https://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-eevee-origins/</ref>
0201Unown.png|{{p|Unown}}<ref name=Shmuplations/>
0257Blaziken.png|{{p|Blaziken}}<ref name=ND84>''Nintendo Dream'' Volume 84, February/March 2003 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/sugimori-masuda-gen-3-interview/ English translation] written by Jacob Newcomb and commissioned by Dr. Lava)</ref>
0483Dialga.png|{{p|Dialga}}<ref name=WCS>[http://web.archive.org/web/20100111034554/http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/news/articles/16.html Go-Pokemon.com - Pokémon Creators, Artists at the World Championships]</ref>
0484Palkia.png|{{p|Palkia}}<ref name=WCS />
0490Manaphy.png|{{p|Manaphy}}<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20071103203031/http://blog.pokemon-movie.jp/archives/2006/07/post_85.html</ref>
0538Throh.png|{{p|Throh}}<ref name=ND201>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 201, January 2011 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-3/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref>
0539Sawk.png|{{p|Sawk}}<ref name=ND201 />
0599Klink.png|{{p|Klink}}<ref name=ND204>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 204, April 2011 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110704155314/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-502.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-6/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> (idea, finalized by [[Keiko Moritsugu]])<ref name=Moritsugu>[https://imgur.com/a/cgf0g14 Archive of deleted tweet by Keiko Moritsugu, explaining which Generation V Pokémon she had designed]</ref>
0600Klang.png|{{p|Klang}}<ref name=ND204/> (idea, finalized by [[Keiko Moritsugu]])<ref name=Moritsugu/>
0601Klinklang.png|{{p|Klinklang}}<ref name=ND204/> (idea, finalized by [[Keiko Moritsugu]])<ref name=Moritsugu/>
0631Heatmor.png|{{p|Heatmor}}<ref name=ND205>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 205, May 2011 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110402003550/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-562.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref>
0632Durant.png|{{p|Durant}}<ref name=ND205 />
0643Reshiram.png|{{p|Reshiram}}<ref name=Reshiram>How Pokemon Get Made, 1up.com ([https://web.archive.org/web/20130510123211/http://www.1up.com/news/how-pokemon-get-made Archive])</ref> (Draft by [[Keiko Moritsugu]])<ref name=Moritsugu/>
0644Zekrom.png|{{p|Zekrom}}<ref name=Reshiram/> (Draft by [[Keiko Moritsugu]])<ref name=Moritsugu/>
0716Xerneas.png|{{p|Xerneas}} (with [[Yusuke Ohmura]])<ref name=Xerneas>[http://web.archive.org/web/20140803014650/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/55616/ken-sugimori-got-artists-block-during-pokemon-x-and-y-development/ Ken Sugimori got 'artist's block' during Pokemon X and Y development]. Official Nintendo Magazine (published on October 24, 2013) (archived)</ref>
0717Yveltal.png|{{p|Yveltal}} (with [[Yusuke Ohmura]])<ref name=Xerneas/>
0103Exeggutor-Alola.png|{{rf|Alolan}} Exeggutor<ref name=USUMPokedex/>
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====[[Capsule Monsters]]====
The following are a list of Pokémon designed by Sugimori that were eventually redesigned, either by him, or another designer.
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GYAON.png|[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Gyaōn]] from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet>https://web.archive.org/web/20230426182306/https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1651287332916428811</ref>
Early Clefairy.png|[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Clefairy]] from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
Early Spearow.png|[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Spearow]] from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
Early Ivysaur.png|[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Venusaur]] from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
Protolapras.png|[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Lapras]] from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
Omega Capsule Monsters 1990 Sprite Sheet.png|[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Omega]] from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
Gyarados Capsule Monsters 1990 Sprite Sheet.png|[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Gyarados]] from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
Scyther Capsule Monsters 1990 Sprite Sheet.png|[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Scyther]] from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
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==Characters==
The following is a list of characters designed by Sugimori.
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RG Yujirou.png|Yujirou<ref name=Yujirou>[https://tcrf.net/Development:Pok%C3%A9mon_Red_and_Blue/Sprites Yujirou, the original Viridian City Gym Leader]</ref> from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=YujirouSabrina>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231109125557/https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/611129653110026241 Tweet posted by Sugimori confirming he designed Yujirou & Sabrina]</ref>
RG Brock.png|Brock from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=BrockMistySurgeErika>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231109125313/https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/610807764617539587 Tweet posted by Sugimori confirming he designed Brock, Misty, Surge & Erika]</ref>
RG Misty.png|Misty from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=BrockMistySurgeErika/>
RG Surge.png|Lt. Surge from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=BrockMistySurgeErika/>
RG Erika.png|Erika from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=BrockMistySurgeErika/>
RG Sabrina.png|Sabrina from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=YujirouSabrina/>
RG Koga.png|Koga from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=KogaBlaine>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231109125758/https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/612173842845339648 Tweet posted by Sugimori confirming he designed Koga & Blaine]</ref>
RG Blaine.png|Blaine from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=KogaBlaine/>
Spr Y Jessie James.png| [[Jessie]] and [[James]] from {{v2|Yellow}}<ref name=JessieJames>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231109130222/https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/581836262572630016 Tweet posted by Sugimori confirming he designed Jessie and James]</ref>
Liko anime.png|Liko from ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''<ref name=LikoRoy>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231109125000/https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1631604095273390082 From the filenames of the original settei]</ref>
Roy anime.png|Roy from ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''<ref name=LikoRoy/>
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==Artwork==
===Official artwork===
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This is a collection of official Pokémon artwork drawn by Sugimori.
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001Bulbasaur RG.png|Key art of every Pokémon from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=SugimoriAllArt>All key art for RG, Blue, GS, RS, FRLG, and DP was drawn by Sugimori, credited on all TCG cards using that artwork.</ref>
001Bulbasaur RB.png|Key art of every Pokémon from {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Blue}}<ref name=SugimoriAllArt/>
152Chikorita GS.png|Key art of every Pokémon from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}<ref name=SugimoriAllArt/>
0252Treecko.png|Key art of every Pokémon from {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}<ref name=SugimoriAllArt/>
001Bulbasaur.png|Key art of every Pokémon from {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}<ref name=SugimoriAllArt/>
0387Turtwig.png|Key art of every Pokémon from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}<ref name=SugimoriAllArt/>
0152Chikorita.png|Key art of every Pokémon from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}<ref name=SugimoriAllArt/>
Bandai Bulbasaur card.jpg|Art for every [[Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards]]
RG Yujirou.png|Yujirou<ref name=Yujirou/> from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=YujirouSabrina/>
RG Brock.png|Brock from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=BrockMistySurgeErika/>
RG Misty.png|Misty from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=BrockMistySurgeErika/>
RG Surge.png|Lt. Surge from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=BrockMistySurgeErika/>
RG Erika.png|Erika from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=BrockMistySurgeErika/>
RG Sabrina.png|Sabrina from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=YujirouSabrina/>
RG Koga.png|Koga from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=KogaBlaine/>
RG Blaine.png|Blaine from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=KogaBlaine/>
Yellow Brock.png|[[Brock]] from {{v2|Yellow}}<ref name=BrockYellow>[[Brock's Grit (Evolutions 74)|Brock's Grit]]</ref>
Yellow Misty.png|[[Misty]] from {{v2|Yellow}}<ref name=MistyYellow>[[Misty's Determination (BREAKpoint 104)|Misty's Determination]]</ref>
FireRed LeafGreen Giovanni.png|[[Giovanni]] from {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}<ref name=GiovanniFRLG>[[Giovanni's Scheme (BREAKthrough 138)|Giovanni's Scheme]]</ref>
Diamond Pearl Cheryl.png|[[Cheryl]] from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}<ref name=CherylDP>[[a:File:CherylBattleStyles123.jpg|Cheryl (Battle Styles)]]</ref>
Black White N.png|[[N]] from {{2v2|Black|White}}<ref name=NBW>[[a:File:NNobleVictories92.jpg|N Noble Victories]]</ref>
XY Korrina.png|[[Korrina]] from {{pkmn|X and Y}}<ref name=KorrinaXY>[[a:File:KorrinaFuriousFists95.jpg|Korrina (Furious Fists)]]</ref>
XY Lysandre.png|[[Lysandre]] from {{pkmn|X and Y}}<ref name=LysandreXY>[[a:File:LysandreFlashfire90.jpg|Lysandre (Flashfire)]]</ref>
XY AZ.png|[[AZ]] from {{pkmn|X and Y}}<ref name=AZXY>[[a:File:AZPhantomForces91.jpg|AZ (Phantom Forces)]]</ref>
ORAS Ace Trainer M.png|{{tc|Ace Trainer}} from {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}<ref name=AceTrainerORAS>[[Ace Trainer (Ancient Origins 69)|Ace Trainer]]</ref>
ORAS Ace Trainer F.png|{{tc|Ace Trainer}} from {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}<ref name=AceTrainerORAS/>
Pokémon Masters artwork.png|Key art from [[Pokémon Masters EX|Pokémon Masters]]<ref name=MastersArt>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTWkBjxvBok YouTube video of the announcement]</ref>
Sword Shield Avery.png|[[Avery]] from {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}<ref name=AverySWSH>[[Avery (Chilling Reign 130)|Avery (Chilling Reign)]]</ref>
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===Merchandise===
This is a collection of official Pokémon merchandise that Sugimori has contributed artwork to.

There are {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Illus. by Ken Sugimori}} cards illustrated by Sugimori, however, most of them include re-used artwork from various games.  For a list of cards he has illustrated, see [[:Category:Illus. by Ken Sugimori|here]].

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<div>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center}}''' <br> [[Pokémon Gallery Collection]] <br> (Chance Encounter with a Shiny Pokémon)<ref name=GalleryCollection>Each Pokémon Gallery Collection has Sugimori's signature.</ref></div>
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<div>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center}}''' <br> [[Pokémon Gallery Collection]] <br> (Jirachi's Shooting Star)<ref name=GalleryCollection>Each Pokémon Gallery Collection has Sugimori's signature.</ref></div>
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==Credits==
===Games===
* '''{{wp|Mendel Palace}}''' (1989) - Character Designer, Character Digitalizer
* '''{{wp|Smart Ball}}''' (1991) - Game Designer, Story, Character Designer
* '''{{smw|Yoshi (game)|Yoshi}}''' (1991) - Character Designer
* '''{{wp|Magical Taluluto|Magical Tarurūto-kun}}''' (1992) - Direction, Game Design, Graphic Design
* '''{{smw|Mario & Wario}}''' (1993) - Character Designer
* '''{{wp|Pulseman}}''' (1994) - Direction & Game Design, Graphics
* '''{{game|Red and Green|s}}''' (1996) - Character Design, Monster Design
* '''{{jwp|バザールでござーる|Bazaru de Gozaru no Game de Gozaru}}''' (1996) - Graphics
* '''[[Pokémon Blue (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]]''' (1996) - Character Design, Monster Design
* '''{{jwp|BUSHI青龍伝〜二人の勇者|Bushi Seiryūden: Futari no Yūsha}}''' (1997) - Graphics
* '''[[Game Boy Camera]]''' (1998) - Special Thanks
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]]''' (1998) - Original Characters
* '''{{game|Yellow}}''' (1998) - Character Design, Monster Design
* '''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|Pokémon Trading Card Game]]''' (1998) - Card Illustrator
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium]]''' (1999) - Original Characters
* '''{{game|Gold and Silver|s}}''' (1999) - Graphics Director, Monster Design
* '''[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]''' (2000) - Pokémon Supervision
* '''{{game|Crystal}}''' (2000) - Graphics Director, Monster Design
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]''' (2000) - Original Character Design & Character Art
* '''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]]''' (2001) - Card Illustrator
* '''[[Pokémon Party mini]]''' (2001) - Supervisor
* '''[[Pokémon Pinball mini]]''' (2001) - Supervisor
* '''[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]''' (2001) - Supervisor
* '''[[Pokémon Puzzle Collection]]''' (2001) - Illustrator, Supervisor
* '''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''' (2001) - Original Game Staff (Graphic Director: Pokémon)
* '''[[Pokémon Tetris]]''' (2002) - Supervisor
* '''[[Pokémon Race mini]]''' (2002) - Supervisor
* '''[[Pichu Bros. mini]]''' (2002) - Supervisor
* '''[[Machop at Work]]''' (2002) - Very Special Thanks
* '''[[Kingler's Day]]''' (2002) - Very Special Thanks
* '''[[Togepi's Great Adventure]]''' (2002) - Supervisor
* '''{{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}''' (2002) - Art Director, Pokémon & Graphic Designer
* '''[[Pokémon Box: Ruby & Sapphire]]''' (2003) - Designer
* '''[[Pokémon Channel]]''' (2003) - Supervisor
* '''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]''' (2003) - Pokémon Games Designer
* '''{{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}''' (2004) - Art Director, Graphic Designer, Pokémon Designer
* '''{{game|Emerald}}''' (2004) - Art Director, Graphic Designer, Pokémon Designer, Package & Manual Illustration
* '''[[Pokémon Dash]]''' (2004) - Package Illustration, Special Thanks
* '''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]''' (2005) - Pokémon Characters Designer
* '''{{wp|Drill Dozer}}''' (2005) - Director, Game Design
* '''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]''' (2005) - Package Illustration
* '''{{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}''' (2006) - Art Director, Pokémon Designer & Graphic Designer
* '''[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]''' (2006) - Pokémon Characters Designer
* '''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness]]''' (2007) - Package Illustration
* '''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''' (2008) - Supervisor (Original Games)
* '''[[My Pokémon Ranch]]''' (2008) - Character Design (Hayley)
* '''{{game|Platinum}}''' (2008) - Art Director, Pokémon Design & Graphic Design
* '''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]''' (2009) - Package Illustration
* '''[[Pokémon Rumble]]''' (2009) - Game-Design Advisor
* '''{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}''' (2009) - Pokémon Design, Graphic Supervisor
* '''{{game|Black and White|s}}''' (2010) - 2D Art Director, Director of Pokémon Characters, Pokémon Character Design
* '''[[Pokémon Conquest]]''' (2012) - Game-Design Advisor
* '''{{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}''' (2012) - Director of Pokémon Characters, Pokémon Character Design
* '''[[HarmoKnight]]''' (2012) - Adviser
* '''[[Pokémon X and Y]]''' (2013) - Character Art Director, Pokémon Characters Design (Director), Pokémon Design Coordination
* '''[[The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon]]''' (2014) - Very Special Thanks
* '''[[Pokémon Art Academy]]''' (2014) - Very Special Thanks
* '''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''' (2014) - Supervisor (Original Games)
* '''[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]''' (2014) - Character Art Director, Pokémon Characters Design (Director)
* '''{{wp|Sega 3D Classics Collection|Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives}}''' (2014) - Package Illustration
* '''[[Pokkén Tournament]]''' (2015) - Very Special Thanks
* '''{{wp|Tembo the Badass Elephant}}''' (2015) - Advisor
* '''[[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]''' (2015) - Package Illustration
* '''{{wp|Sega 3D Classics Collection}}''' (2015) - Package Illustration
* '''[[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]''' (2016) - Pokémon Characters Design, Trainer Graphics Design (Lead)
* '''{{wp|Giga Wrecker}}''' (2017) - Adviser
* '''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]''' (2017) - Pokémon Characters Design & Concept, Design Art
* '''[[Pokémon Quest]]''' (2018) - Supervisor
* '''[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]''' (2018) - Creative Supervisor
* '''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''' (2018) - Original Game Supervisor
* '''{{wp|Giga Wrecker|Giga Wrecker Alt.}}''' (2019) - Adviser
* '''{{wp|Little Town Hero}}''' (2019) - Supervisor
* '''[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]''' (2019) - Supervisor
* '''[[New Pokémon Snap]]''' (2020) - Very Special Thanks
* '''[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]''' (2022) - Supervisor
* '''[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]''' (2022) - Concept & Visual Studio Supervisor
* '''[[Pokémon Sleep]]''' (2023) - Pokémon Settings Supervision ([[GAME FREAK]] inc.)

===TCG illustration===
For a list of cards illustrated by Ken Sugimori, go [[:Category:Illus. by Ken Sugimori|here]].

===Animation===
* 1998-07-18 ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 1998-07-18 ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 1999-07-17 ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 1999-07-17 ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2000-07-08 ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2000-07-08 ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2001-07-07 ''[[PK10|Pikachu's PikaBoo]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2001-07-07 ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2002-07-13 ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2002-07-13 ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2003-07-19 ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2003-07-19 ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2004-07-17 ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' (Character Concept Art)

===Manga===
* ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorer's Guide]]'' ([[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness (manga)|Original Manga by Sugimori included with Guide]])
* ''Jerry Girl'' (Original Manga by Sugimori)
* ''{{tt|Mendel Palace|Quinty}}'' - Artwork

==Trivia==
* The character Kenji from the [[Pokémon anime]] (known as [[Tracey Sketchit]] in the English [[dub]]) may be a homage to Ken Sugimori, especially as both enjoy creating art. This is similar to the way Satoshi, known as [[Ash Ketchum]] in the English dub, is named after Satoshi Tajiri.
** Similarly, one of the default [[rival]] names in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon LeafGreen Version]] is '''Ken''' (Japanese: ケン ''Ken''), an allusion to Sugimori.
* Sugimori's favorite Pokémon is {{p|Gengar}} due to its simple design.<ref name=fav>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101230153442/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index4.html What is your favourite Pokémon? - Pokémon Black and White interview] (archived)</ref>
** Another of Sugimori's favorite Pokémon is {{p|Venusaur}}, but he has also said its complexity makes it his least favorite to draw.<ref name=fav/>
** In a Nintendo Power interview in July 2000, he gave {{p|Hoothoot}} as his answer, citing a childhood pet bird of his that had a habit of standing on one leg.<ref name=NintendoPower134 />
** His favorite Pokémon from {{game|Black and White|s}} is {{p|Zekrom}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141011000532/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/24213/what-is-ken-sugimoris-favourite-pokmon/ What is Ken Sugimori's favourite Pokémon?] (archived)</ref>
* Sugimori has illustrated more Pokémon cards than any other artist.

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130904150151/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/art/ Personal blog at Game Freak's official site, archived as of September 4, 2013] (Japanese)
* [http://twitter.com/SUPER_32X Ken Sugimori's Twitter page] (Japanese)

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