Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Metang, a metallic Pokémon, poised in a serene underwater environment, surrounded by shimmering rocks. Its bright red eyes stand out against its steel-blue body, giving it a sense of alertness and strength. The scene captures a moment of quiet determination as Metang seems ready to engage with its surroundings. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the balance between the Pokémon's robust form and the tranquil beauty of its habitat.
Essay · Guardians Rising
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Catalogue plate
№ 84/145
Composition
StyleDigitalRealistic
MoodMechanicalNeutral
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteCoolMetallic
Game mechanics
HP
90
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Beldum
Weakness
Fire ×2
Resistance
Psychic -20
Retreat
Ram
20
Core Beam
80
Discard a Metal Energy from this Pokémon.
Authorship
More from Kagemaru Himeno
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Guardians Rising, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Metang
The Metang canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
