Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Marshtomp joyfully splashing in shallow water, its wide grin radiating a sense of playfulness. The scene captures a moment of carefree exploration, with soft waves lapping around its fins and a bright sky overhead. Marshtomp seems to embody the spirit of adventure, inviting onlookers to share in its lighthearted joy. This snapshot of its world feels vibrant and alive, showcasing the simple pleasures found in nature.
Essay · Crystal Guardians
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Catalogue plate
№ 38/100
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionDynamicSimple
PalettePastelVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Mudkip
Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat
Hug
20
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Mud Shot
50
Authorship
More from Hisao Nakamura
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Crystal Guardians, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Marshtomp
The Marshtomp canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
