Curatorial Commentary
The Charmander card captures a moment where this little Pokémon stands cheerfully, its tail flickering with a small flame, symbolizing its fiery spirit. The background glimmers with a starry night, creating a contrast that highlights Charmander's bright orange hues. Its expressive face, filled with joy, invites viewers to share in its playful energy. This scene feels warm and inviting, echoing the essence of adventure and companionship.
Essay · FireRed & LeafGreen
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Catalogue plate
№ 113/112
Composition
StyleCartoonClassicColorful
MoodCheerfulPlayful
CompositionCharacter FocusSimple
PaletteContrastingVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat
Flare
10
Rage
10+
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Charmander.
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
FireRed & LeafGreen, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Charmander
The Charmander canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
