Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Sandshrew nestled among a backdrop of textured rocks and vibrant foliage, creating a sense of tranquility in its natural habitat. Its yellow, armored body contrasts beautifully with the earthy tones of the surroundings, giving it a warm, inviting presence. The scene captures a moment of quiet observation, as Sandshrew appears ready to explore its environment. This snapshot reflects the simple yet captivating life of a Pokémon in the wild.
Essay · Twilight Masquerade
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Catalogue plate
№ 97/167
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayfulWhimsical
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteEarthySoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat
Rollout
10
Double Scratch
20×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage for each heads.
Authorship
More from Tetsu Kayama
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Twilight Masquerade, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Sandshrew
The Sandshrew canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
