Curatorial Commentary
The Slugma card captures a moment of this lava Pokémon nestled in a warm, vibrant environment. Its soft, orange body contrasts with the earthy tones around it, suggesting a lively yet serene atmosphere. Slugma's wide eyes convey a sense of curiosity, inviting viewers to appreciate the gentle flow of magma that defines its existence. This snapshot of its world evokes a feeling of warmth and quiet determination.
Essay · Great Encounters
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Catalogue plate
№ 83/106
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Water +10
Retreat
Steady Firebreathing
10
Body Slam
20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Authorship
More from Masakazu Fukuda
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Great Encounters, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Slugma
The Slugma canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
