Curatorial Commentary
The Bulbasaur card captures a serene moment in nature, showcasing the Pokémon nestled among vibrant flowers and lush greenery. Its expression is gentle and curious, as if it is taking in the beauty of its surroundings. The small plant on its back hints at its unique connection to nature, suggesting a harmony between Bulbasaur and the environment. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the simple joys of life in the wild.
Essay · Base Set 2
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Catalogue plate
№ 67/130
Composition
StyleColorfulPlayfulTraditional
MoodGentleWhimsical
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteNaturalSoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
40
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat
Leech Seed
20
Unless all damage from this attack is prevented, you may remove 1 damage counter from Bulbasaur.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Base Set 2, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Bulbasaur
The Bulbasaur canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
