Curatorial Commentary
The card features Paras, a small Pokémon with a distinct appearance, showcasing its bright red body adorned with mushroom-like growths on its back. It is set against a softly blurred background, suggesting a natural habitat where this creature feels at home. The scene captures a moment of quiet observation, as Paras seems to be poised and alert, embodying a sense of curiosity in its surroundings. This snapshot invites viewers to appreciate the simplicity and charm of life in the wild.
Essay · Base Set 2
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Catalogue plate
№ 85/130
Composition
StyleCartoonColorfulTraditional
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteNaturalPastelVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
40
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat
Scratch
20
Spore
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Base Set 2, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Paras
The Paras canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
