Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Tepig, a small, energetic Pokémon, captured in a moment of playful excitement. With its bright eyes and cheerful expression, it seems ready to explore its surroundings, embodying the spirit of curiosity. The vibrant background adds a sense of warmth and energy, suggesting a lively environment that complements Tepig's fiery nature. This scene invites the viewer to share in Tepig's joyful adventure.
Essay · BW Black Star Promos
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Catalogue plate
№ BW02/101
Composition
StyleCartoonColorfulTraditional
MoodCheerfulPlayful
CompositionDynamicSimple
PaletteContrastingVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat
Ember
30
Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
BW Black Star Promos, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Tepig
The Tepig canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.