Curatorial Commentary
The Ho-Oh card depicts this majestic Pokémon in flight, surrounded by a swirling sky painted in vibrant colors. Its feathers shimmer in a stunning blend of reds, yellows, and greens, reflecting the light as it moves gracefully through the air. The scene conveys a sense of freedom, capturing Ho-Oh as it navigates its world with ease and power. This moment invites viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty of this legendary creature's natural habitat.
Essay · Call of Legends
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Catalogue plate
№ 9/95
Composition
StyleDynamicIllustrativeVibrant
MoodEnergeticMajestic
CompositionBalancedFocused
PaletteContrastingRichWarm
Game mechanics
HP
100
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Water ×2
Resistance
Fighting -20
Retreat
Combustion
50
Scorching Wing
100
Flip a coin. If tails, discard all Fire Energy attached to Ho-Oh.
Authorship
More from Ryo Ueda
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 Ho-oh
The Ho-oh canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
