Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Chimchar, a small, fiery Pokémon, standing amidst a lush, green landscape. Its bright eyes and playful stance suggest a moment of curiosity as it explores its surroundings. The gentle flames flickering from its back add a warm glow to the scene, hinting at its lively spirit. This snapshot captures the essence of adventure in the wild, where Chimchar seems both at home and ready for the next challenge.
Essay · Diamond & Pearl
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Catalogue plate
№ 76/130
Composition
StyleCartoonishSimple
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionClearFocused
PaletteVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Water +10
Retreat
— Ability —
Scratch
10
Ember
30
Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy attached to Chimchar.
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Diamond & Pearl, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Chimchar
The Chimchar canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
