Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Articuno soaring through a wintry landscape, its wings fully extended as it navigates the swirling snowflakes around it. The icy blue of its feathers stands out against the white backdrop, creating a tranquil yet vibrant scene. Articuno's focused gaze hints at both grace and strength, embodying the spirit of winter. This moment captures the essence of a serene day in a snowy realm.
Essay · Next Destinies
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Catalogue plate
№ 27/99
Composition
StyleDetailedDynamicTraditional
MoodMajesticSerene
CompositionBalancedForeground Focus
PaletteCool ColorsVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
120
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Metal ×2
Resistance
Fighting -20
Retreat
Ice Beam
50
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Ice Wing
80
Authorship
More from Ryo Ueda
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Next Destinies, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Articuno
The Articuno canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
