Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Scizor poised in a moment of quiet intensity, its metallic claws gleaming under a soft light. The vibrant red of its body contrasts with the subtle blues in the background, creating a sense of focus and determination. It feels as if Scizor is ready to spring into action, embodying both elegance and power in this snapshot of its world. This scene captures the essence of a Pokémon prepared to defend its territory.
Essay · HS—Undaunted
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Catalogue plate
№ 84/90
Composition
StyleDynamicIllustrativeStylized
MoodFocusedIntense
CompositionCentralizedClear
PaletteContrastingMetallicVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
100
Stage
Stage 1, Prime · evolves from Scyther
Weakness
Fire ×2
Resistance
Psychic -20
Retreat
Metal Scissors
30+
Does 30 damage plus 20 more damage for each Metal Energy attached to Scizor.
Authorship
More from Noriko Hotta
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 Scizor
The Scizor canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
