Curatorial Commentary
The Chikorita card captures a serene moment in nature, showcasing the small Pokémon nestled in a lush, green landscape. With its bright eyes and cheerful expression, Chikorita seems to embody a sense of curiosity and playfulness, inviting viewers to share in its joyful exploration. The gentle breeze rustles the leaves around it, creating an atmosphere of calm and tranquility. This snapshot serves as a reminder of the simple joys found in the natural world.
Essay · Expedition Base Set
More from Expedition Base Set →
Catalogue plate
№ 100/165
Composition
StyleCartoonishTraditional
MoodCheerfulPlayful
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteGreenVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fire ×2
Resistance
Water -30
Retreat
Razor Leaf
10
Sleep Powder
10
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Authorship
More from Motofumi Fujiwara
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Expedition Base Set, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Chikorita
The Chikorita canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
