Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Dark Dragonite in a serene, starry night sky, its vibrant blue and yellow colors contrasting beautifully against the dark backdrop. This moment captures the Pokémon in a gentle pose, evoking a sense of calm and wonder as it seems to survey its surroundings. With its wings slightly spread, Dark Dragonite embodies both grace and power, hinting at the strength within. The scene invites the viewer to imagine the quiet majesty of a dragon soaring through a tranquil night.
Essay · Legendary Collection
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Catalogue plate
№ 5/110
Composition
StyleCartoonishTraditional
MoodNostalgicPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteBrightLimitedVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Dark Dragonair
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat
Giant Tail
70
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Legendary Collection, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Dragonite
The Dragonite canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
