Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Nosepass standing firmly on a rugged terrain, its unique stone-like body blending into the earthy surroundings. A small flower grows at its feet, adding a touch of softness to the otherwise rocky landscape. The expression on Nosepass's face suggests a quiet determination, as if it is steadfastly guiding travelers with its magnetic sense of direction. This scene captures a moment of calm resilience in the life of this compass Pokémon.
Essay · Destined Rivals
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Catalogue plate
№ 97/182
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodLightheartedWhimsical
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteEarthyVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat
Headbutt
20
Rock Throw
40
Authorship
More from Oku
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Destined Rivals, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Nosepass
The Nosepass canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.