Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Rayquaza gliding effortlessly through the ozone layer, its elongated body twisting among the clouds. The scene conveys a sense of serenity and strength, as the Pokémon navigates its aerial domain with grace. Its poised posture hints at both agility and purpose, capturing a moment that feels both fleeting and timeless. This snapshot invites viewers to appreciate the majesty of a creature that reigns high above the world.
Essay · SWSH Black Star Promos
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Catalogue plate
№ SWSH029/307
Composition
StyleColorfulDynamicIllustrative
MoodEnergeticMajestic
CompositionActionForeground
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
130
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat
Jaw Lock
30
During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.
Power Blast
120
Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.
Authorship
More from so-taro
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
SWSH Black Star Promos, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Rayquaza
The Rayquaza canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
