Curatorial Commentary
The Ho-Oh LEGEND card depicts a moment of vibrant energy, with the Pokémon soaring amidst a whirlwind of colors. Its wings, rich in red, orange, and yellow, contrast beautifully against the dynamic background, suggesting a sense of movement and vitality. This scene captures Ho-Oh as it embodies themes of renewal and hope, inviting the viewer into its world. The imagery resonates with a feeling of adventure and possibility.
Essay · HeartGold & SoulSilver
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Catalogue plate
№ 112/123
Composition
StyleAbstractDynamicVibrant
MoodEnergeticMajestic
CompositionChaoticLayered
PaletteBoldContrastingWarm
Game mechanics
HP
140
Stage
LEGEND
Weakness
Water ×2
Resistance
Fighting -20
Retreat
Bright Wing
100
Discard an Energy attached to Ho-Oh LEGEND.
Authorship
More from Shinji Higuchi
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
HeartGold & SoulSilver, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Ho-oh
The Ho-oh canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
