Curatorial Commentary
The Shelgon card captures a moment of quiet determination, showcasing the Pokémon nestled within its sturdy shell. The soft glow surrounding it hints at the potential for transformation, while its focused gaze suggests a readiness to face challenges ahead. This scene evokes a sense of patience and resilience, as Shelgon prepares to evolve into something greater. The artwork beautifully reflects the transitional phase of this Pokémon's journey.
Essay · Dragon Vault
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Catalogue plate
№ 7/20
Composition
StyleCartoonishWhimsical
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteEarthySoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Bagon
Weakness
Dragon ×2
Retreat
Knock Away
10+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.
Rollout
50
Authorship
More from Akira Komayama
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Dragon Vault, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Shelgon
The Shelgon canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
