Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Venipede in a vibrant, urban environment, surrounded by colorful graffiti and large speakers, suggesting a lively atmosphere. This setting highlights Venipede's playful nature as it navigates its surroundings with curiosity. The blend of urban art and the Pokémon's bright colors creates a sense of energy and movement. In this small snapshot, Venipede feels right at home, embodying the spirit of exploration and adventure.
Essay · Boundaries Crossed
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Catalogue plate
№ 72/149
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodLightheartedQuirky
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Bug Bite
20
Authorship
More from Shigenori Negishi
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 Venipede
The Venipede canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.