Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Mankey swinging from a branch above a calm body of water, its expression radiating mischief and energy. The scene captures a moment of playful defiance, as Mankey seems ready to leap into action at any moment. The surrounding greenery adds a sense of life to its environment, highlighting the vibrant world it inhabits. This snapshot invites a sense of curiosity about what Mankey might do next.
Essay · FireRed & LeafGreen
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Catalogue plate
№ 38/112
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorful
MoodEnergeticPlayful
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteLimitedVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Mischief
Shuffle your opponent's deck.
Light Punch
30
Authorship
More from Miki Tanaka
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 Mankey
The Mankey canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.