Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Honedge, a Pokémon that resembles a sword, resting by a tranquil stream surrounded by lush greenery. The serene atmosphere suggests a moment of calm, as the gentle flow of water contrasts with the sharpness of the sword-like character. Honedge seems poised and vigilant, embodying both the elegance of its form and the mysteries of its origin. This snapshot captures a quiet yet intriguing moment in its world.
Essay · Kalos Starter Set
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Catalogue plate
№ 21/39
Composition
StyleDigitalIllustrativeRealistic
MoodMysticalSerene
CompositionBalancedForeground Focus
PaletteCool TonesNaturalVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fire ×2
Resistance
Psychic -20
Retreat
Continuous Slash
30×
Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Authorship
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The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Kalos Starter Set, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Honedge
The Honedge canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
