Curatorial Commentary
The card captures Metagross in a moment of poised strength, set against a backdrop of deep reds and blacks that evoke a sense of intensity. Its metallic body gleams, reflecting the light as it stands firm, ready to engage in battle. The surrounding atmosphere feels charged, hinting at the power and intellect of this Iron Leg Pokémon. This scene encapsulates a brief yet powerful glimpse into the world of Metagross.
Essay · HS—Undaunted
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Catalogue plate
№ 18/90
Composition
StyleDynamicIllustrativeRealistic
MoodDramaticIntense
CompositionBalancedFocused
PaletteContrastingDarkVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
130
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Metang
Weakness
Fire ×2
Resistance
Psychic -20
Retreat
Strength
70
Quad Smash
50×
Flip 4 coins. This attack does 50 damage times the number of heads.
Authorship
More from TOKIYA
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
HS—Undaunted, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Metagross
The Metagross canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
