Curatorial Commentary
The Malamar-EX card captures a moment of intensity, showcasing the Pokémon in a dynamic pose, its tentacles swirling with energy. The dark, starry background adds a sense of mystery, emphasizing Malamar's psychic abilities. Its large, expressive eyes seem to draw the viewer in, hinting at the power it wields. This snapshot feels both captivating and slightly ominous, reflecting Malamar's unique role in the Pokémon world.
Essay · Phantom Forces
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Catalogue plate
№ 58/119
Composition
StyleCharacter FocusDigitalDynamic
MoodIntenseMysterious
CompositionDramatic PoseForeground Focus
PaletteContrastingDarkVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
170
Stage
Basic, EX
Weakness
Fighting ×2
Resistance
Psychic -20
Retreat
MAXamar
60×
Flip a coin for each Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage times the number of heads.
Authorship
More from Eske Yoshinob
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Phantom Forces, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Malamar
The Malamar canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
