Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Muk in a dimly lit, industrial setting, surrounded by pipes and machinery that hint at its toxic nature. The Pokémon, with its amorphous body, seems to ooze through the environment, embodying the essence of pollution and decay. Its expression conveys a sense of mischief, as if it revels in the chaos it creates. This snapshot captures Muk's role as both a nuisance and a character in its unique, grim world.
Essay · Brilliant Stars
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Catalogue plate
№ 85/172
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodHumorousQuirkySlimy
CompositionCharactercentricDynamicFocused
PaletteBlueGreenPurple
Game mechanics
HP
130
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Grimer
Weakness
Fighting ×2
Retreat
Shrieking Poison
90
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused and Poisoned.
Authorship
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The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Brilliant Stars, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Muk
The Muk canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
