Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Empoleon in a poised stance, surrounded by glimmering shards of ice that catch the light. This scene conveys a sense of authority, as Empoleon stands resolute in its icy domain. The chilly backdrop hints at a harsh environment, where strength and resilience are essential. In this moment, Empoleon embodies the spirit of a leader, commanding respect in its frigid realm.
Essay · Forbidden Light
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Catalogue plate
№ 81/131
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulDynamic
MoodEnergeticPlayful
CompositionActionFocused
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
160
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Prinplup
Weakness
Fire ×2
Resistance
Psychic -20
Retreat
Total Command
20×
This attack does 20 damage for each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's).
Whirlpool
90
Discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Authorship
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The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Forbidden Light, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Empoleon
The Empoleon canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
