Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Scyther, a green insect-like creature with large wings, hovering in a bright, open field. The background features a clear blue sky with some clouds and a bright light source, suggesting daytime. Scyther appears to be in motion, with a focused expression as it prepares for an action.
Essay · Wizards Black Star Promos
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Catalogue plate
№ 45/53
Composition
StyleCartoonishTraditional
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteBrightVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fire ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat
Slashing Strike
40
Scyther can't use this attack during your next turn. (Benching or evolving Scyther ends this effect.)
Authorship
More from Hironobu Yoshida
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Wizards Black Star Promos, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Scyther
The Scyther canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
