Curatorial Commentary
The Jynx card captures a whimsical moment, showcasing the Pokémon surrounded by a delicate pattern of snowflakes. Its vibrant colors contrast against the cooler backdrop, giving it a playful yet serene presence. Jynx appears to be in a playful stance, perhaps ready to unleash its icy powers in a snowy landscape. The scene invites a sense of wonder, as if Jynx is both a guardian of winter and a playful spirit in its chilly realm.
Essay · Expedition Base Set
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Catalogue plate
№ 83/165
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodLightheartedWhimsical
CompositionFramedSimple
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Metal ×2
Retreat
Ice Punch
10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Powder Snow
20
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Authorship
More from Sumiyoshi Kizuki
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Expedition Base Set, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Jynx
The Jynx canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
