Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Hippowdon lounging by a serene water's edge, its large frame comfortably nestled in the soft earth. With a relaxed expression, it seems to enjoy the gentle splashes of water and the warmth of the sun, embodying the tranquility of its habitat. Nearby, a Dwebble curiously interacts with the stones, hinting at a playful ecosystem. This snapshot captures a moment of calm, where nature and Pokémon coexist harmoniously.
Essay · Astral Radiance
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Catalogue plate
№ 80/189
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteEarthyVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
150
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Hippopotas
Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat
Bite
80
Sand Breath
180
Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon.
Authorship
More from Kyoko Umemoto
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Astral Radiance, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Hippowdon
The Hippowdon canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
