Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Swellow soaring gracefully through a vibrant landscape, its wings outstretched as it glides above the lush greenery below. The scene captures a moment of freedom and agility, highlighting the Pokémon's natural elegance in flight. The bright colors of the environment contrast with Swellow's sleek form, emphasizing its role as a swift hunter in the wild. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the harmony between the Pokémon and its surroundings.
Essay · Destined Rivals
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Catalogue plate
№ 157/182
Composition
StyleColorfulDetailedIllustrative
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionBalancedNatural
PaletteContrastingEarthyVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
100
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Taillow
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Add On
Draw 3 cards.
Speed Wing
70
Authorship
More from Souichirou Gunjima
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 Swellow
The Swellow canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
