Curatorial Commentary
The Magby card captures a moment in a serene, starry landscape, where the small Pokémon stands with a curious expression. Its vibrant red and yellow colors contrast beautifully against the dark, twinkling background, evoking a sense of wonder and warmth. Magby's innocent demeanor suggests it is exploring its surroundings, perhaps feeling the gentle pull of adventure. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the simple joys of discovery in the Pokémon world.
Essay · Expedition Base Set
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Catalogue plate
№ 17/165
Composition
StyleCartoonishWhimsical
MoodCheerfulPlayful
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
30
Stage
Baby
Retreat
Energy Catch
Flip a coin. If heads, put a basic Energy card from your discard pile into your hand.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
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 Magby
The Magby canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
