Curatorial Commentary
The Omanyte card captures a serene underwater scene, where the Pokémon glides gracefully through the water, surrounded by ancient ruins. Its charming, tentacled face peeks out from its shell, giving it an inquisitive appearance as bubbles float around it. The soft blue hues of the water create a calming atmosphere, evoking a sense of tranquility and wonder. This snapshot invites viewers to appreciate the beauty of a long-lost world, where ancient life continues to thrive.
Essay · Fates Collide
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Catalogue plate
№ 17/124
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodLightheartedWhimsical
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteAquaBluePastel
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Restored · evolves from Helix Fossil Omanyte
Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat
Water Gun
30
Authorship
More from Shigenori Negishi
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Fates Collide, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Omanyte
The Omanyte canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.