Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Rayquaza soaring through a tumultuous sky, surrounded by swirling clouds and flashes of lightning. Its vibrant green body contrasts sharply with the dark stormy backdrop, emphasizing its majestic presence. This moment captures the essence of Rayquaza as a powerful guardian of the skies, embodying both grace and strength. The scene evokes a sense of awe, showcasing the Pokémon in its natural element, commanding the atmosphere around it.
Essay · Guardians Rising
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Catalogue plate
№ 106/145
Composition
StyleDynamicIllustrativeRealistic
MoodEnergeticMajestic
CompositionActionFocusedLayered
PaletteContrastingHarmoniousVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
120
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Resistance
Fighting -20
Retreat
Turbo Storm
30
Attach 2 basic Energy cards from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Dragon Claw
80
Authorship
More from Yoshinobu Saito
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Guardians Rising, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Rayquaza
The Rayquaza canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
