Curatorial Commentary
The card captures Mudkip in a lively moment, splashing playfully through shallow waters. With its bright blue body and cheerful expression, it embodies the joy of exploration in its natural habitat. Surrounding it are hints of the environment, like rocks and scattered debris, suggesting a lively ecosystem. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the simple pleasures of nature through the eyes of this charming Pokémon.
Essay · Fusion Strike
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Catalogue plate
№ 62/264
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayfulWhimsical
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteCoolPastelVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Mud-Slap
20
Playful Kick
30
Authorship
More from KIYOTAKA OSHIYAMA
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Fusion Strike, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Mudkip
The Mudkip canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.