Curatorial Commentary
The Diglett card captures a moment in the Pokémon's underground world, with the little creature peeking out from its burrow. Surrounded by soft earth and tufts of grass, Diglett looks both curious and playful, embodying the essence of its subterranean nature. The colors are warm and inviting, evoking a sense of tranquility in its natural habitat. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the simple yet lively existence of this Pokémon.
Essay · Expedition Base Set
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Catalogue plate
№ 106/165
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteEarthyWarm
Game mechanics
HP
40
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Grass ×2
Resistance
Lightning -30
Retreat
Fury Headbutt
10×
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
Authorship
More from Masako Yamashita
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
Most beautiful Diglett
The Diglett canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
