Curatorial Commentary
The card shows Sandshrew nestled comfortably in its earthy habitat, surrounded by vibrant greenery and textured rocks. This small Pokémon appears both curious and cautious, embodying its nature as a burrowing creature. The gentle colors of the landscape create a peaceful atmosphere, inviting the viewer to appreciate this quiet moment. It captures a slice of Sandshrew's life, where it feels secure and at ease.
Essay · HeartGold & SoulSilver
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Catalogue plate
№ 79/123
Composition
StylePlayfulTraditionalWhimsical
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteEarthyNaturalVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Water ×2
Resistance
Lightning -20
Retreat
Defense Curl
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Sandshrew by attacks during your opponent's next turn.
Rollout
10
Authorship
More from Yukiko Baba
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
HeartGold & SoulSilver, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Sandshrew
The Sandshrew canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
