Curatorial Commentary
The Dragonite card depicts a tranquil moment as the Pokémon soars through a starry night sky, its warm colors standing out against the deep blue backdrop. With its large, curious eyes, Dragonite seems to embody a sense of wonder, inviting viewers to join in its peaceful flight. The gentle curves of its body and extended wings evoke a feeling of freedom, as if it is exploring the vastness of its enchanting world. This scene captures a quiet yet profound moment of exploration.
Essay · Expedition Base Set
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Catalogue plate
№ 9/165
Composition
StyleColorfulTraditionalWhimsical
MoodNostalgicPlayful
CompositionCharacter FocusDynamic
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
100
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Dragonair
Retreat
Dragon Tail
40×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 40 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 Dragonite
The Dragonite canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
