Curatorial Commentary
The card shows Walrein surfacing from a frozen ocean, its rounded form breaking through the icy surface. The atmosphere is tranquil, with soft shades of blue and white blending together, evoking a sense of calm in this frigid environment. Walrein seems at ease, embodying the spirit of its icy domain as it navigates the chilly waters. This moment captures the essence of a creature perfectly adapted to its surroundings.
Essay · Hidden Legends
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Catalogue plate
№ 15/101
Composition
StyleTraditionalWhimsical
MoodCalmPlayful
CompositionCenteredDynamic
PaletteCoolVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
120
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Sealeo
Weakness
Metal ×2
Retreat
Sheer Cold
50
Flip a coin. If heads, each Defending Pokémon can't attack during your opponent's next turn.
Authorship
More from Atsuko Nishida
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Hidden Legends, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Walrein
The Walrein canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
