Curatorial Commentary
The Koffing card captures a moment of this Poison-type Pokémon floating in a hazy, ethereal environment. Its round, purple body is adorned with a distinct white circular marking, giving it a whimsical appearance. The soft, diffused light surrounding Koffing adds a dreamlike quality, suggesting a serene yet slightly mischievous atmosphere. This snapshot invites the viewer to consider the curious nature of Koffing as it drifts through its world.
Essay · Ruby & Sapphire
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Catalogue plate
№ 54/109
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodLightheartedWhimsical
CompositionFocusedSimple
PalettePastelSoft
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Tackle
10
Double-edge
30
Koffing does 10 damage to itself.
Authorship
More from Atsuko Nishida
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 Koffing
The Koffing canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
