Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Sandile nestled in a sunlit desert, its playful nature captured in a serene moment. The surrounding sandy landscape, punctuated by sparse plants, conveys a warm and tranquil atmosphere. With its striking black and yellow stripes, Sandile appears both curious and watchful, fitting seamlessly into its arid environment. This scene gently highlights the simple yet captivating beauty of life in the wild.
Essay · Black & White
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Catalogue plate
№ 63/114
Composition
StyleCartoonishWatercolor
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteEarthyWarm
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Water ×2
Resistance
Lightning -20
Retreat
Sand Tomb
10
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Bite
30
Authorship
More from Naoyo Kimura
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Black & White, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Sandile
The Sandile canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
