Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Lairon emerging from a rocky cavern, its metallic body glinting in the dim light. Dust and debris swirl around it, hinting at its powerful presence and the energy it exudes as it navigates its rugged environment. This moment captures Lairon as a determined character, embodying the strength and resilience of its steel armor. The scene feels alive with movement, illustrating the Pokémon's connection to the earth and its role in the wild.
Essay · Plasma Blast
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Catalogue plate
№ 58/101
Composition
StyleCartoonColorfulDigital
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteEarthyMetallicVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
90
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Aron
Weakness
Fire ×2
Resistance
Psychic -20
Retreat
Metal Claw
20
Iron Head
50×
Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 50 damage times the number of heads.
Authorship
More from Masakazu Fukuda
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Plasma Blast, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Lairon
The Lairon canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
