Curatorial Commentary
The card features Relicanth gliding gracefully through the water, its streamlined body reflecting the soft light filtering from above. Surrounded by a serene underwater world, it embodies a sense of tranquility and ancient wisdom, hinting at its long history as a species. The gentle ripples in the water create a peaceful atmosphere, inviting the viewer to imagine the quiet depths where this Pokémon thrives. In this moment, Relicanth feels both at home and timeless.
Essay · Holon Phantoms
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Catalogue plate
№ 30/110
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodCalmPlayful
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteBlueNeutralVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Knock Away
20+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Holon Phantoms, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Relicanth
The Relicanth canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
