Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Gligar perched on the edge of a rocky cliff, overlooking a vast expanse of water. Its pink body contrasts beautifully with the natural greens and blues of its surroundings, creating a serene yet adventurous atmosphere. Gligar's poised stance suggests a moment of anticipation, as if it is ready to take flight at any moment. This snapshot captures the essence of freedom and the thrill of exploration in the Pokémon world.
Essay · Unseen Forces
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Catalogue plate
№ 57/115
Composition
StyleColorfulPlayfulTraditional
MoodEnergeticLighthearted
CompositionDynamicSimple
PaletteNaturalPastelVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Toxic Grip
10
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Unseen Forces, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Gligar
The Gligar canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
