Curatorial Commentary
The Bagon card captures a moment of quiet determination as the Pokémon stands poised in a lush, green setting. Its bright colors contrast beautifully with the natural backdrop, highlighting its youthful energy and eagerness to grow. The scene feels alive, as if Bagon is ready to take on the world, embodying the spirit of adventure that defines its character. This snapshot invites viewers to appreciate the simple yet profound journey of a Pokémon aspiring to soar.
Essay · Dragon
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Catalogue plate
№ 23/97
Composition
StyleCartoonishTraditional
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PalettePastelSoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Colorless ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30 Fire -30
Retreat
Paralyzing Gaze
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Combustion
20
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Dragon, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Bagon
The Bagon canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
