Curatorial Commentary
The Plusle card captures a joyful moment as the small Pokémon leaps into the air, surrounded by a vibrant stadium. Its bright colors and expressive features convey a sense of excitement and energy, as if it's celebrating a victory or sharing its enthusiasm with the crowd. The background hints at a lively atmosphere, filled with anticipation and cheer. This snapshot invites viewers to appreciate the simple joy that Plusle brings to its world.
Essay · Emerald
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Catalogue plate
№ 39/106
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodCheerfulEnergetic
CompositionDynamicSimple
PaletteBrightVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fighting ×2
Resistance
Metal -30
Retreat
Collect
Draw a card.
Thundershock
20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Authorship
More from Naoyo Kimura
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Emerald, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Plusle
The Plusle canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
