Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Omanyte nestled within an underwater scene, surrounded by swirling currents and rocky formations. With a curious expression and its tentacles gently waving, Omanyte seems to embody a sense of calm exploration in its aquatic habitat. The soft blue tones and flowing lines evoke a tranquil atmosphere, inviting the viewer to imagine the serene depths of its world. This snapshot captures a moment of quiet wonder, as Omanyte drifts through its environment.
Essay · 151
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Catalogue plate
№ 138/165
Composition
StyleCartoonishUnderwaterWhimsical
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteCool ColorsVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
100
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Antique Helix Fossil
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Tentacular Return
50
Put an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon into their hand.
Authorship
More from Akira Komayama
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 Omanyte
The Omanyte canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
