Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Sawk in a dynamic pose, showcasing its martial arts prowess against a backdrop of rugged mountains and a colorful sky. The scene captures a moment of intense focus, as Sawk seems to be in the midst of executing a powerful move. The energy around it hints at the determination and strength that defines this Pokémon's character. It feels like a snapshot of a training session, where Sawk is fully immersed in its quest for mastery.
Essay · Brilliant Stars
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Catalogue plate
№ 81/172
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulDynamic
MoodEnergeticPlayful
CompositionActionFocusedVibrant
PaletteBoldBrightContrasting
Game mechanics
HP
90
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Sweep the Leg
30
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Authorship
More from Shinji Kanda
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 Sawk
The Sawk canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
