Curatorial Commentary
The Swellow card captures a dynamic moment as the Pokémon soars through a lush, green environment, its wings spread wide against a vibrant backdrop of foliage. With a keen gaze and an open beak, Swellow appears focused and alert, embodying the essence of a skilled hunter ready to dive for its prey. The surrounding plants add depth to the scene, enhancing the feeling of a lively and thriving ecosystem. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the grace and agility of Swellow in its natural habitat.
Essay · Roaring Skies
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Catalogue plate
№ 72/108
Composition
StyleColorfulDetailedIllustrative
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionBalancedForeground Focus
PaletteNaturalVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
90
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Taillow
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Resistance
Fighting -20
Retreat
Peck
30
Wing Attack
50
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Roaring Skies, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Swellow
The Swellow canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
