Curatorial Commentary
The Dragonite card captures a moment of joy and freedom as the Pokémon soars through a vibrant sky filled with fluffy clouds. Its cheerful expression and outstretched wings convey a sense of playfulness, inviting viewers into its world. The colors and dynamic pose suggest a carefree spirit, embodying the essence of adventure. This snapshot reflects the harmonious connection between Dragonite and its environment.
Essay · Sun & Moon
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Catalogue plate
№ 96/149
Composition
Style3D RenderRealisticWhimsical
MoodEnergeticPlayfulUplifting
CompositionBalancedDynamicForeground Focus
PaletteHarmoniousSoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
160
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Dragonair
Weakness
Fairy ×2
Retreat
Dragon Wave
130
Discard a Grass Energy and a Lightning Energy from this Pokémon.
Giant Tail
200
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Authorship
More from Hiroyuki Yamamoto
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Sun & Moon, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Dragonite
The Dragonite canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
