Curatorial Commentary
The card shows Primal Groudon-EX rising from a volcanic landscape, its form illuminated by vibrant reds and golds that reflect the intense heat of its surroundings. This moment captures the Pokémon in a powerful stance, as if it is asserting its dominance over the fiery terrain. The atmosphere feels charged, with the air thick with the energy of the volcanic eruption. It’s a snapshot of raw nature at its most formidable.
Essay · Ancient Origins
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Catalogue plate
№ 97/98
Composition
StyleDetailedDynamicIllustrative
MoodIntensePowerful
CompositionBoldEnergeticLayered
PaletteContrastingVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
240
Stage
MEGA, EX · evolves from Groudon-EX
Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat
Gaia Volcano
100+
If there is any Stadium card in play, this attack does 100 more damage. Discard that Stadium card.
Authorship
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The set
Ancient Origins, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Groudon
The Groudon canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
