Curatorial Commentary
The card features Sandshrew in a serene moment, standing amidst a dusty landscape dotted with small hills and rocky formations. Its rounded body and curious expression suggest a blend of innocence and determination as it surveys its surroundings. The warm colors evoke a sense of comfort and familiarity, capturing the essence of a creature at home in its environment. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the simple yet profound life of Sandshrew in its natural habitat.
Essay · Boundaries Crossed
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Catalogue plate
№ 78/149
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteEarthyVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Water ×2
Resistance
Lightning -20
Retreat
Rollout
10
Slash
40
Authorship
More from Naoki Saito
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Boundaries Crossed, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Sandshrew
The Sandshrew canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
