Curatorial Commentary
The card features Sandile, a small, crocodilian Pokémon, peeking out from the sandy terrain of its desert habitat. Its playful expression hints at a curious nature, as it seems ready to explore its surroundings. The warm tones of the sand contrast with Sandile's distinct stripes, creating a vivid snapshot of life in the arid landscape. This moment captures a sense of adventure and the simple joys of being in the wild.
Essay · XY
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Catalogue plate
№ 69/146
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteEarthyVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fighting ×2
Resistance
Psychic -20
Retreat
Ram
20
Darkness Fang
50
Authorship
More from Sumiyoshi Kizuki
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
XY, 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.