Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Charmeleon in a moment of focus, its fiery tail flickering with intensity as it prepares to unleash a Flamethrower attack. The rocky backdrop suggests a rugged terrain, hinting at the challenges this Pokémon faces in its environment. Charmeleon's expression conveys determination, emphasizing its role as a fierce and spirited character. This snapshot captures the essence of a Pokémon ready for battle, embodying both strength and resolve.
Essay · Base Set 2
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Catalogue plate
№ 35/130
Composition
StyleCartoonishTraditional
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionCharacter FocusSimple Background
PaletteVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Charmander
Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat
Slash
30
Flamethrower
50
Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Charmeleon in order to use this attack.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Base Set 2, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Charmeleon
The Charmeleon canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
