Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Paras in a lush, green environment, where it appears to be navigating through the underbrush. The small Pokémon, with its distinct mushroom caps on its back, seems to embody the tranquility of its forest home. Its wide eyes suggest curiosity as it explores this vibrant world. This snapshot captures a moment of quiet exploration, highlighting the simple beauty of nature.
Essay · Mysterious Treasures
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Catalogue plate
№ 92/123
Composition
StyleCartoonishTraditional
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteNaturalVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fire +10
Retreat
Scratch
10
Mushroom Tackle
20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Mysterious Treasures, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Paras
The Paras canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
