Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Gallade standing poised in a serene landscape, its sharp blades gleaming under a soft light. The background hints at a tranquil yet mysterious world, with gentle waves of grass swaying in the breeze. Gallade's expression conveys a sense of determination and readiness, as if it's prepared to defend its allies at a moment's notice. This snapshot captures the essence of a noble guardian, embodying both grace and strength.
Essay · Astral Radiance
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Catalogue plate
№ 62/189
Composition
StyleAnimeDynamicIllustrative
MoodHeroicMystical
CompositionBalancedForeground Focus
PaletteContrastingCool TonesVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
160
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Kirlia
Weakness
Darkness ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat
Swirling Slice
160
Move an Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Authorship
More from Atsushi Furusawa
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Astral Radiance, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Gallade
The Gallade canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
