Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Magcargo, a lava Pokémon, in a vibrant landscape filled with molten lava and rocky terrain. Its bright pink and blue body contrasts with the fiery backdrop, suggesting a moment of calm amidst the heat. Magcargo's expression conveys a sense of determination, as if it is ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead. This snapshot captures the essence of its fiery nature and the environment it thrives in.
Essay · Cosmic Eclipse
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Catalogue plate
№ 27/236
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayfulVibrant
MoodEnergeticLighthearted
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteBoldContrastingWarm
Game mechanics
HP
120
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Slugma
Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat
Stomp Off
Discard the top 2 cards of your opponent's deck.
Flamethrower
80
Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.
Authorship
More from Miki Tanaka
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Cosmic Eclipse, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Magcargo
The Magcargo canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
