Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Gurdurr, a muscular Pokémon, in a rugged landscape as it lifts a heavy steel beam with determination. The scene captures a moment of strength and focus, highlighting Gurdurr's role as a laborer in its world. The rocky surroundings and bright sky create a sense of hard work and perseverance. This snapshot reflects Gurdurr's character as it showcases its physical prowess in a relatable, everyday task.
Essay · Black & White
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Catalogue plate
№ 60/114
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulDynamic
MoodEnergeticPlayful
CompositionBackground DetailCharacter Focus
PaletteContrastingEarthyVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Timburr
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Bulk Up
20
During your next turn, each of this Pokémon's attacks does 20 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Pound
60
Authorship
More from Naoki Saito
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Black & White, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Gurdurr
The Gurdurr canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
