Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Kabuto, a small, ancient Pokémon, nestled in its underwater habitat. Its shell glistens subtly, surrounded by soft hues of blue and purple, evoking a serene underwater world. The scene captures a moment of quiet existence, hinting at the Pokémon's long history and resilience. With its sturdy shell and curious demeanor, Kabuto seems to embody both the mystery and the beauty of its ancient origins.
Essay · Arceus
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Catalogue plate
№ 67/99
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorful
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Dome Fossil
Weakness
Grass +20
Retreat
Fast Evolution
Search your deck for up to 2 Evolution cards, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Speed Attack
30
Authorship
More from Hironobu Yoshida
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
Most beautiful Kabuto
The Kabuto canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
