Curatorial Commentary
In this card, Spheal is captured mid-roll, joyfully expressing its excitement in a snowy landscape. The bright colors and playful demeanor of the Pokémon evoke a sense of carefree happiness, as if it is reveling in the moment. The surrounding icy terrain adds to the charm, highlighting Spheal's natural habitat and its playful nature. This snapshot invites the viewer to share in Spheal's delight.
Essay · Cosmic Eclipse
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Catalogue plate
№ 50/236
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodEnergeticJoyful
CompositionDynamicSimple
PaletteBlueWhiteYellow
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Metal ×2
Retreat
Body Slam
30
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Authorship
More from SATOSHI NAKAI
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Cosmic Eclipse, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Spheal
The Spheal canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.