Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Cyndaquil nestled in a vibrant, swirling background that radiates warmth and energy. Its small, round body is poised in a moment of quiet determination, embodying a sense of innocence and curiosity. The fiery patterns surrounding it suggest the potential for power, hinting at the Pokémon's fiery nature. In this snapshot, Cyndaquil feels both at home and ready to embark on adventures.
Essay · Expedition Base Set
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Catalogue plate
№ 105/165
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulEnergetic
CompositionDynamicSimple
PaletteVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat
Tackle
10
Ember
30
Discard a Fire Energy card attached to Cyndaquil.
Authorship
More from Kyoko Umemoto
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Expedition Base Set, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
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The Cyndaquil canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.