Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Blastoise ex submerged in water, surrounded by bubbles that create a serene atmosphere. Its eyes are focused, suggesting a moment of determination as it prepares to unleash its powerful Twin Cannons. The soft blue tones evoke a sense of calm, contrasting with the strength that this Pokémon embodies. This snapshot captures both the tranquility of its environment and the intensity of its character.
Essay · 151
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Catalogue plate
№ 200/165
Composition
StyleDynamicIllustrativeStylized
MoodPowerfulSerene
CompositionBalancedFocused
PaletteCool TonesHarmoniousVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
330
Stage
Stage 2, ex · evolves from Wartortle
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Twin Cannons
140×
Discard up to 2 Basic Water Energy cards from your hand. This attack does 140 damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
151, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Blastoise
The Blastoise canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
