Curatorial Commentary
The Mantine card captures a serene moment beneath the waves, where the Pokémon glides gracefully through the water. Its gentle expression and fluid movements evoke a sense of calm, as if it is at home in its aquatic world. The soft blues of the background enhance the tranquil atmosphere, making it feel like a peaceful day in the ocean. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty of Mantine's natural habitat.
Essay · Fusion Strike
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Catalogue plate
№ 61/264
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteAquaBluePastel
Game mechanics
HP
110
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Bounce
20
You may switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Wave Splash
80
Authorship
More from Saya Tsuruta
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 Mantine
The Mantine canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.