Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Rapid Strike Urshifu in a dynamic pose, poised to unleash a flurry of strikes against an unseen opponent. The water splashes around it, hinting at the intensity of the battle and the speed of its movements. Urshifu's expression conveys determination, embodying the spirit of a warrior ready to face any challenge. This scene captures a moment of action, where the energy of the fight is palpable.
Essay · Chilling Reign
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Catalogue plate
№ 44/198
Composition
StyleBoldDynamicIllustrative
MoodEnergeticPlayful
CompositionActionCharacter Focus
PaletteCool TonesVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
140
Stage
Stage 1, Rapid Strike · evolves from Kubfu
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Slashing Claw
40
Rapid-Fisted Rush
30×
This attack does 30 damage for each of your Rapid Strike Pokémon in play.
Authorship
More from Naoki Saito
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Chilling Reign, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Urshifu-single-strike
The Urshifu-single-strike canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
