Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Slowbro in a serene moment, floating gently in a tranquil sea. With its relaxed expression and bright pink hue, it embodies a sense of calmness, while the shell on its tail adds an element of whimsy to the scene. The soft blues of the water and sky create a peaceful backdrop, highlighting Slowbro's easygoing nature. This snapshot captures a fleeting moment of contentment in its aquatic world.
Essay · Great Encounters
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Catalogue plate
№ 54/106
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodLightheartedWhimsical
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteBrightCoolPastel
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Slowpoke
Weakness
Lightning +20
Retreat
Amnesia
20
Choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon's attacks. That Pokémon can't use that attack during your opponent's next turn.
Zen Headbutt
60
Authorship
More from Atsuko Nishida
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Great Encounters, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Slowbro
The Slowbro canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
