Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Combee, a small Pokémon, buzzing gently through a lush, green landscape. Its cheerful expression and tiny wings suggest a moment of playful exploration as it seeks out flowers for nectar. The background hints at a vibrant ecosystem, filled with life and color, enhancing the sense of harmony in its world. This snapshot captures the essence of a carefree existence, where every day is an adventure.
Essay · Diamond & Pearl
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Catalogue plate
№ 79/130
Composition
StyleCartoonishTraditional
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteNaturalVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fire +10
Resistance
Fighting -20
Retreat
Soliciting Nectar
Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with 1 of the Defending Pokémon. The new Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Gust
20
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Diamond & Pearl, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Combee
The Combee canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
