Curatorial Commentary
The Burmy Sandy Cloak card captures a moment where this small Pokémon is nestled within a swirl of sand, its large eyes peeking out with curiosity. The sandy texture enveloping it creates a sense of warmth and comfort, as if it's found a cozy spot in its environment. The illustration conveys a peaceful coexistence with nature, emphasizing Burmy's adaptability and resilience. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the simplicity of life in the wild.
Essay · Arceus
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Catalogue plate
№ 57/99
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulWhimsical
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
40
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fire +10
Retreat
Tackle
20
Authorship
More from Tomokazu Komiya
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Arceus, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
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The Burmy canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.