Curatorial Commentary
The Marshtomp card captures the Pokémon mid-leap, its vibrant colors contrasting against a warm, earthy background. This dynamic moment suggests a sense of playfulness and agility, as Marshtomp navigates its aquatic environment with ease. The illustration invites the viewer into a world where this creature feels at home, embodying both strength and charm. It’s a snapshot of life in the wild, where every leap is a celebration of movement.
Essay · Nintendo Black Star Promos
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Catalogue plate
№ 11/40
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulDynamic
CompositionBalancedFocused
PaletteCoolVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Mudkip
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Bubble
10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Slash
40
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Nintendo Black Star Promos, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Marshtomp
The Marshtomp canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.