Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Aipom, a lively Pokémon, captured mid-leap against a backdrop of lush greenery and distant mountains. With its wide grin and playful posture, Aipom seems to embody the spirit of curiosity and adventure, inviting viewers into its vibrant world. The scene feels light-hearted and full of energy, as if Aipom is ready to explore every nook and cranny of its surroundings. This small moment encapsulates the joy of being playful and carefree.
Essay · HS—Triumphant
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Catalogue plate
№ 55/102
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayfulWhimsical
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionDynamicSimple
PaletteSoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fighting ×2
Retreat
Imitate
Draw cards until you have the same number of cards in your hand as your opponent.
Tail Punch
10
Authorship
More from Naoyo Kimura
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
HS—Triumphant, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Aipom
The Aipom canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
