Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Raikou, a majestic Thunder Pokémon, poised against a backdrop of a bustling cityscape. Its sleek, electric-yellow fur glistens in the light, highlighting its powerful presence as it stands ready to unleash its energy. The scene captures a moment of tension and anticipation, as Raikou seems to harness the very electricity around it. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the harmony between nature and urban life.
Essay · BREAKthrough
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Catalogue plate
№ 55/162
Composition
StyleDetailedDynamicRealistic
MoodEnergeticMajestic
CompositionBalancedForeground Focus
PaletteContrastingVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
120
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fighting ×2
Resistance
Metal -20
Retreat
Thunder Lance
50+
This attack does 20 more damage for each Lightning Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Authorship
More from Shin Nagasawa
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
BREAKthrough, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Raikou
The Raikou canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
