Curatorial Commentary
The card shows Kabutops standing on a rocky shoreline, its sharp claws catching the sunlight as it scans the area. The water sparkles in the background, evoking a serene yet ancient atmosphere that reflects its prehistoric nature. Kabutops exudes a sense of alertness and readiness, embodying the predatory elegance of a creature finely tuned to its environment. This moment encapsulates the essence of survival in a world that feels both familiar and distant.
Essay · 151
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Catalogue plate
№ 141/165
Composition
StyleDynamicIllustrativeRealistic
MoodAggressiveIntense
CompositionBalancedForeground Focus
PaletteContrastingEarthyVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
160
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Kabuto
Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat
Draining Blade
100
Heal 30 damage from this Pokémon.
Authorship
More from Souichirou Gunjima
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 Kabutops
The Kabutops canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
