Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Ekans nestled among a sparse landscape, its purple body coiling gracefully on the ground. The muted colors of the background contrast with Ekans' vibrant hue, drawing attention to its curious expression. The scene feels tranquil yet alert, as if Ekans is poised and ready to react to its surroundings. This moment captures the essence of a Pokémon in its natural habitat, embodying both calmness and a hint of tension.
Essay · Sandstorm
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Catalogue plate
№ 64/100
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorful
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteGreenPurpleVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Bind
10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Authorship
More from Midori Harada
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Sandstorm, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Ekans
The Ekans canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
