Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Slugma, a small, lava-like Pokémon, slithering through a vibrant, molten landscape. The swirling reds and oranges of the background evoke a sense of heat and movement, emphasizing Slugma's natural habitat in volcanic regions. Its large, curious eyes suggest a blend of innocence and determination as it searches for warmth. This snapshot captures a moment of quiet persistence in a world filled with constant change.
Essay · Temporal Forces
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Catalogue plate
№ 28/162
Composition
StyleAbstractPlayfulVibrant
MoodEnergeticWhimsical
CompositionColorfulDynamic
PaletteContrastingWarm
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat
Roasting Heat
10+
If your opponent's Active Pokémon is Burned, this attack does 40 more damage.
Authorship
More from Haru Akasaka
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Temporal Forces, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Slugma
The Slugma canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
