Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Bastiodon in a serene, natural setting, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky outcrops. Its sturdy, fortress-like body suggests a sense of protection and resilience, as it stands watch over its habitat. The gentle sunlight casts a warm glow, enhancing the peaceful atmosphere of the scene. This snapshot captures a moment of calm in the life of a Pokémon that has endured through the ages.
Essay · Astral Radiance
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Catalogue plate
№ 110/189
Composition
StyleCartoonDigitalRealistic
MoodDefensiveEarthySolid
CompositionBalancedForeground FocusNatural
PaletteEarth TonesMutedVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
160
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Shieldon
Weakness
Fire ×2
Resistance
Grass -30
Retreat
Iron Tackle
180
This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.
Authorship
More from Yuya Oka
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 Bastiodon
The Bastiodon canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
