Curatorial Commentary
The card features Charmander, a small, orange Pokémon, sitting contentedly in a serene environment. Its tail flame flickers gently, casting a warm glow that illuminates the surrounding greenery. The scene captures a moment of tranquility, as Charmander seems to be enjoying its peaceful surroundings, with soft sparkles adding a touch of magic to the atmosphere. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the simple joys of nature alongside this charming character.
Essay · Dragon
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Catalogue plate
№ 98/97
Composition
StyleColorfulPlayfulWhimsical
MoodCheerfulNostalgicWarm
CompositionBalancedDynamicFocused
PaletteHarmoniousSoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat
Flare
10
Rage
10+
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Charmander.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Dragon, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Charmander
The Charmander canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
