Curatorial Commentary
The Horsea card captures a serene moment beneath the waves, where the gentle currents seem to cradle the small Pokémon. With its distinctive features and soft blue tones, Horsea appears both curious and at ease in its aquatic environment. The background hints at a vast ocean, suggesting a world filled with wonder and exploration. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the tranquility of Horsea's underwater realm.
Essay · Dragon
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Catalogue plate
№ 58/97
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodCalmPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteCool ColorsSoft
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Paralyzing Gaze
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Wave Splash
20
Authorship
More from Midori Harada
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Dragon, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Horsea
The Horsea canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
