Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Marill surrounded by floating blue orbs, creating a playful atmosphere that captures its cheerful nature. The scene feels lively, as Marill seems to be enjoying a moment of carefree exploration in its watery environment. Its round body and expressive face convey a sense of innocence and curiosity, inviting viewers into its world. This snapshot reflects the joy of simple pleasures in nature.
Essay · HeartGold & SoulSilver
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Catalogue plate
№ 74/123
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayfulWhimsical
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteCoolSoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Water Splash
10+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.
Tail Slap
30
Authorship
More from Kouki Saitou
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
HeartGold & SoulSilver, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Marill
The Marill canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
