Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Swellow perched gracefully, its vibrant feathers catching the light as it surveys its surroundings. This moment captures the essence of a serene afternoon, with a gentle breeze rustling through the leaves, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Swellow, with its keen eyes and poised stance, embodies a sense of alertness and readiness, as if it is about to take flight at any moment. The scene invites the viewer to appreciate the tranquility of nature and the beauty of this agile Pokémon.
Essay · Ruby & Sapphire
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Catalogue plate
№ 46/109
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodCalmNeutral
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteNaturalVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Taillow
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Wing Attack
30
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Ruby & Sapphire, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Swellow
The Swellow canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.