Curatorial Commentary
In this card, Metang stands amidst a rugged landscape, its metallic body reflecting the sunlight as it prepares for action. The rocky terrain and distant hills create a sense of adventure, hinting at the challenges that lie ahead. With its sharp claws and determined gaze, Metang embodies a blend of strength and focus, ready to engage in battle. This snapshot captures a moment of quiet intensity in the life of this Steel/Psychic Pokémon.
Essay · Ancient Origins
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Catalogue plate
№ 48/98
Composition
StyleCartoonishDigital
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
90
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Beldum
Weakness
Fire ×2
Resistance
Psychic -20
Retreat
Metal Claw
30
Bullet Punch
50+
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 more damage for each heads.
Authorship
More from Shigenori Negishi
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Ancient Origins, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Metang
The Metang canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
