Curatorial Commentary
The Gyarados card captures a moment of dynamic movement, showcasing the Pokémon as it swims through a vibrant underwater scene. Its powerful body twists and turns, creating a sense of energy and majesty in its aquatic environment. The surrounding water is alive with bubbles and motion, emphasizing Gyarados's fierce nature and commanding presence. This snapshot invites viewers to appreciate the beauty and intensity of this formidable creature.
Essay · Call of Legends
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Catalogue plate
№ 7/95
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodDynamicIntense
CompositionActionForeground
PaletteCoolNaturalVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
130
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Magikarp
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Resistance
Fighting -20
Retreat
Hydro Splash
50
Hyper Beam
80
Discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Call of Legends, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Gyarados
The Gyarados canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.