Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Team Rocket's Orbeetle in a dynamic scene, hovering mid-air with a determined expression. Below, a figure in a dark outfit appears to be strategizing, creating a sense of urgency and tension. The background features a cityscape that hints at a larger narrative, emphasizing the stealthy and cunning nature of Team Rocket. This moment captures the essence of a tactical encounter, where every move counts.
Essay · Destined Rivals
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Catalogue plate
№ 198/182
Composition
StyleCartoonishDigital
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionBalancedCharacter Focus
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
130
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Team Rocket's Dottler
Weakness
Darkness ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat
Psychic
40+
This attack does 40 more damage for each Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Authorship
More from HYOGONOSUKE
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Destined Rivals, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Orbeetle
The Orbeetle canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
