Curatorial Commentary
The Dragonair card captures a serene moment in its aquatic realm, where the graceful Pokémon glides through a soft, cloud-like backdrop. Its elegant form, adorned with delicate fins and a gentle expression, evokes a sense of calm and tranquility. The gentle curves of its body suggest fluidity, as if it is effortlessly weaving through the air or water. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the quiet beauty of Dragonair's world.
Essay · Expedition Base Set
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Catalogue plate
№ 75/165
Composition
StyleFantasyTraditionalWhimsical
MoodPlayfulSerene
CompositionBalancedClear
PalettePastelSoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Dratini
Retreat
Spiral Wave
20×
Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
Authorship
More from Kagemaru Himeno
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 Dragonair
The Dragonair canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
