Curatorial Commentary
The Skarmory card depicts the armored bird gliding effortlessly through a clear blue sky, its shiny wings reflecting the sunlight. Below, a sprawling landscape unfolds, hinting at the vastness of its domain. Skarmory's focused gaze conveys a sense of vigilance, capturing the essence of a creature well-suited to its aerial life. This moment encapsulates the beauty and freedom inherent in flight.
Essay · Destined Rivals
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Catalogue plate
№ 141/182
Composition
StyleColorfulDigitalRealistic
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionBalancedClear
PaletteCoolMetallicVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
110
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat
Roost
Heal 50 damage from this Pokémon. During your next turn, this Pokémon can't retreat.
Metal Claw
60
Authorship
More from Shin Nagasawa
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 Skarmory
The Skarmory canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.