Curatorial Commentary
The Tentacool card captures a serene underwater moment, showcasing the Pokémon gliding gracefully through gentle waves. Its vibrant colors contrast beautifully with the blue backdrop, giving a sense of tranquility and fluidity. Surrounded by swaying seaweed, Tentacool appears both curious and relaxed, embodying the essence of life beneath the surface. This small snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the peacefulness of its aquatic world.
Essay · HS—Triumphant
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Catalogue plate
№ 80/102
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteCool TonesVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Gentle Wrap
10
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Authorship
More from Sachiko Adachi
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
HS—Triumphant, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Tentacool
The Tentacool canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
