Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Marill sitting by a serene stream, surrounded by gentle ripples and smooth stones. With its round, cheerful form and expressive features, Marill seems at ease in its natural habitat, embodying a moment of tranquility. The soft colors and flowing water create a peaceful atmosphere, inviting viewers to appreciate the simplicity of this snapshot. It captures a fleeting moment of joy in the Pokémon's world.
Essay · Expedition Base Set
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Catalogue plate
№ 120/165
Composition
StyleCartoonishWhimsical
MoodCheerfulPlayful
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteCoolVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
40
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Bubble
10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Tail Slap
20
Authorship
More from Satoshi Ohta
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 Marill
The Marill canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.