Curatorial Commentary
The card features Torkoal, a turtle-like Pokémon with a red and gray shell. It is positioned in a natural setting, surrounded by rocks and vegetation. There is a smoky effect around it, suggesting it may be emitting steam or heat.
Essay · POP Series 1
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Catalogue plate
№ 10/17
Composition
StyleCartoonishTraditional
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteEarthyVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat
Amnesia
Choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon's attacks. That Pokémon can't use that attack during your opponent's next turn.
Body Slam
20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
POP Series 1, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Torkoal
The Torkoal canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
