When we think of Pokémon cards, we usually picture majestic holofoil Charizards, adorable Pikachus, or fierce battle scenes that defined our childhoods. The artwork is usually stunning, highly collectible, and iconic. But every now and then, the artists at the Pokémon Company decided to take things in a… different direction.
Whether it was the terrifying, uncanny-valley CGI renders of the early 2000s, bizarre claymation models, or intentionally derpy sketches by artists like Imakuni? and Ooyama, the Pokémon Trading Card Game has a rich history of wonderfully weird artwork. If you thought every Pokémon looked cute or intimidating, you are in for a hilarious surprise.
We’ve scoured decades of TCG sets to put together a gallery of the absolute weirdest, most confusing, and downright ugliest Pokémon cards ever printed. Grab your binders and prepare for some ruined nostalgia: let’s take a look at these bizarre masterpieces!
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Eevee-GX #SM233
Eevee & Snorlax-GX #SM169
Mewtwo #14
Ninetales-EX #13
Poké Maniac #236
