Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Staryu, a small, star-shaped Pokémon, floating gracefully in a vibrant underwater scene. Its bright colors contrast beautifully with the deep blue water, creating a serene atmosphere. Staryu seems at home, embodying a sense of tranquility and resilience as it navigates its aquatic environment. This snapshot captures a moment of peaceful existence in the vast ocean.
Essay · Fusion Strike
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Catalogue plate
№ 52/264
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteCool TonesVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic, Rapid Strike
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Soak in Water
Attach a Water Energy card from your hand to this Pokémon.
Spinning Attack
10
Authorship
More from tetsuya koizumi
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Fusion Strike, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Staryu
The Staryu canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
