Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Dratini emerging gracefully from the water, framed by the arch of a stone bridge. The soft ripples around it suggest a tranquil moment, as sunlight filters through, illuminating its sleek, blue body. This scene captures Dratini in a serene, almost playful interaction with its environment, evoking a sense of calm and curiosity. It feels like a quiet snapshot of life, where the Pokémon is simply enjoying the peacefulness of its surroundings.
Essay · Delta Species
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Catalogue plate
№ 66/113
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayfulWhimsical
MoodCalmCheerful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteBrightPastelSoft
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Colorless ×2
Resistance
Grass -30 Fighting -30
Retreat
Thunder Wave
10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Delta Species, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Dratini
The Dratini canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
