Curatorial Commentary
The Slaking card depicts the Pokémon in a peaceful moment, comfortably resting amidst a vibrant landscape of greenery. With a gentle smile, Slaking embodies a sense of tranquility, as if it has discovered a perfect nook to relax and enjoy its surroundings. The soft, dappled light filtering through the leaves adds to the serene ambiance of the scene. This image captures a quiet snapshot of Slaking's world, inviting viewers to appreciate the calmness it represents.
Essay · Celestial Storm
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Catalogue plate
№ 115/168
Composition
StyleRealisticTraditional
MoodCalmPlayful
CompositionBalancedFocused
PaletteNaturalSoft
Game mechanics
HP
160
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Vigoroth
Weakness
Fighting ×2
Retreat
Critical Move
160
Discard an Energy from this Pokémon. It can't attack during your next turn.
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Celestial Storm, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Slaking
The Slaking canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
