Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Hippopotas in a dynamic moment, surrounded by swirling sand as it moves through its environment. Its rounded body and playful expression suggest a carefree nature, embodying the charm of this Ground-type Pokémon. The backdrop hints at a bustling sandy landscape, where Hippopotas seems to be on a little adventure, perhaps in search of food or just enjoying the moment. This snapshot captures the essence of its playful spirit amidst the chaos of its surroundings.
Essay · Darkness Ablaze
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Catalogue plate
№ 93/189
Composition
StyleCartoonDigitalPlayful
MoodDynamicLighthearted
CompositionActionCharacter Focus
PaletteContrastingVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
100
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat
Tackle
10
Double Stomp
70+
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 more damage for each heads.
Authorship
More from Shin Nagasawa
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Darkness Ablaze, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Hippopotas
The Hippopotas canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
