Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Brock's Geodude in a moment of readiness, its rocky body poised as if preparing to unleash a powerful move. With its arms raised, Geodude emanates a sense of determination and strength, embodying the spirit of a rock Pokémon. The background hints at a rugged terrain, suggesting the environment where Geodude thrives. This snapshot captures the essence of a steadfast companion in the midst of battle.
Essay · Gym Challenge
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Catalogue plate
№ 68/132
Composition
StyleCartoonClassicSimple
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionBasicClearStatic
PaletteEarthyLimitedMuted
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat
Rock Toss
10×
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Gym Challenge, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Geodude
The Geodude canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
