Curatorial Commentary
Erika's Ivysaur stands amidst a vibrant field of pink flowers, its large, bulbous flower poised atop its back. The scene captures a serene moment, with the Pokémon appearing calm and content, surrounded by nature's beauty. Its expression suggests a gentle curiosity, as if it is in tune with the tranquil environment. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the peaceful coexistence of the Pokémon and its floral surroundings.
Essay · Gym Challenge
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Catalogue plate
№ 41/132
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditionalWhimsical
MoodPlayfulSerene
CompositionBalancedFloral
PaletteNaturalPastelVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Erika's Bulbasaur
Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat
Double Razor Leaf
40×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 40 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 Ivysaur
The Ivysaur canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
