Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Ponyta standing gracefully in a lush green field, its fiery mane and tail flickering with vibrant flames. The backdrop features a clear blue sky, dotted with a few clouds, which enhances the sense of freedom and vitality in the scene. Ponyta's expression is one of alertness, suggesting a moment of calm before it might burst into action. This snapshot captures the essence of a wild and spirited Pokémon, embodying both beauty and strength.
Essay · Evolutions
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Catalogue plate
№ 19/108
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodEnergeticPlayful
CompositionDynamicSimple
PaletteVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat
Smash Kick
20
Flame Tail
30
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Evolutions, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Ponyta
The Ponyta canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.