Curatorial Commentary
The card captures Hitmonlee mid-action, its limbs extended as it prepares for a powerful kick. The dynamic pose conveys a sense of agility and focus, as if it is fully immersed in a training session or a battle. The background hints at a vibrant arena, adding to the intensity of the moment. This snapshot of Hitmonlee showcases its dedication to mastering its skills.
Essay · 151
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Catalogue plate
№ 106/165
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulDynamic
MoodEnergeticPlayful
CompositionActionBalancedFocused
PaletteContrastingVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
120
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Twister Kick
This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Low Kick
100
Authorship
More from Hitoshi Ariga
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
151, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Hitmonlee
The Hitmonlee canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
