Curatorial Commentary
The Claydol card captures a moment of stillness, with the Pokémon standing poised amidst a softly colored backdrop. Its round body, adorned with vibrant red and black patterns, suggests both a playful and mysterious presence. The gentle curves of its form convey a sense of ancient wisdom, as if it holds secrets from a long-lost civilization. This snapshot invites the viewer to ponder the enigmatic world that Claydol inhabits.
Essay · Great Encounters
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Catalogue plate
№ 15/106
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodLightheartedWhimsical
CompositionCentral FocusSimple
PaletteVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Baltoy
Weakness
Grass +20
Retreat
Spinning Attack
40
Authorship
More from Midori Harada
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Great Encounters, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Claydol
The Claydol canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
