Curatorial Commentary
The Wartortle card depicts the Pokémon gracefully swimming underwater, surrounded by a serene blue environment. Sunlight filters through the surface, casting gentle patterns on the sandy bottom, creating a tranquil atmosphere. Wartortle's expression is calm and focused, as if it's fully immersed in its aquatic world, showcasing its natural grace. This moment captures the essence of a Pokémon at home in its element, embodying both playfulness and poise.
Essay · 151
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Catalogue plate
№ 171/165
Composition
StyleDigitalIllustration
MoodPlayfulSerene
CompositionBalancedDynamic
PaletteCool TonesVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
100
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Squirtle
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Free Diving
Put up to 3 Basic Water Energy cards from your discard pile into your hand.
Spinning Attack
50
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
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 Wartortle
The Wartortle canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
