Curatorial Commentary
The Ekans card captures a moment where the snake-like Pokémon is coiled in a lush, green environment, its vibrant colors contrasting beautifully with the soft background. The scene feels tranquil yet alert, as if Ekans is poised for action, embodying both grace and stealth. Its curious expression invites the viewer to ponder what it might be observing in its surroundings. This snapshot encapsulates a slice of Ekans' life, highlighting its role in the wild.
Essay · Team Rocket Returns
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Catalogue plate
№ 55/109
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodLightheartedWhimsical
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteSoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Tail Wrap
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Authorship
More from Atsuko Nishida
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Team Rocket Returns, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Ekans
The Ekans canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
