Curatorial Commentary
The Claydol card captures a moment where this enigmatic Pokémon hovers gracefully, surrounded by a soft, ethereal glow. Its unique design, with vibrant colors and distinct patterns, draws the eye, suggesting a connection to the mysteries of its environment. The background hints at a serene yet otherworldly landscape, enhancing the feeling of calmness and intrigue. This snapshot invites the viewer to ponder the secrets Claydol might hold in its ancient, watchful presence.
Essay · Hidden Legends
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Catalogue plate
№ 31/101
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodPlayfulWhimsical
CompositionCenteredSimple
PaletteVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Baltoy
Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat
Hyper Beam
20
Flip a coin. If heads, discard 1 Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
Ram
50
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Hidden Legends, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Claydol
The Claydol canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
