Curatorial Commentary
In the card, Vanillish floats serenely through a crystalline landscape, surrounded by shimmering ice formations that reflect light in a dazzling array. Its cheerful expression suggests a playful nature, as it navigates this frosty environment with ease. The soft blues and whites create a tranquil atmosphere, evoking the chill of a winter wonderland. This scene captures a moment of joy and wonder in Vanillish's icy realm.
Essay · Guardians Rising
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Catalogue plate
№ 34/145
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayfulWhimsical
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionBalancedDynamic
PaletteCool ColorsPastel
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Vanillite
Weakness
Metal ×2
Retreat
Ice Shard
30+
If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Fighting Pokémon, this attack does 30 more damage.
Authorship
More from Naoki 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 Vanillish
The Vanillish canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
