Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Squirtle in a serene moment by the water's edge, surrounded by lush greenery and soft colors. Its gentle expression suggests a sense of curiosity and playfulness, as it gazes at a smaller Squirtle peeking from the water. The tranquil setting captures a slice of life in the Pokémon world, where these creatures can simply enjoy their surroundings. This peaceful scene invites a feeling of warmth and innocence.
Essay · FireRed & LeafGreen
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Catalogue plate
№ 82/112
Composition
StyleCartoonishWhimsical
MoodCalmPlayful
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteSoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Sleepy Ball
10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Authorship
More from Toshinao Aoki
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
FireRed & LeafGreen, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Squirtle
The Squirtle canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
