Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Venusaur resting in a lush, vibrant forest, surrounded by dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves. Its large, blooming flower serves as a striking focal point, showcasing the beauty of nature in this serene moment. Venusaur appears calm and content, embodying the harmony of its environment. This snapshot captures a peaceful coexistence between the Pokémon and its surroundings.
Essay · Expedition Base Set
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Catalogue plate
№ 30/165
Composition
StyleColorfulDetailedTraditional
MoodPlayfulWhimsical
CompositionBalancedFocused
PaletteGreenNaturalVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
100
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Ivysaur
Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat
Body Slam
40
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Authorship
More from Shin-ichi Yoshikawa
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Expedition Base Set, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Venusaur
The Venusaur canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
