Curatorial Commentary
The Alakazam card captures a moment of focused intensity, showcasing the Psychic Pokémon in a striking pose surrounded by a cosmic backdrop. Its eyes convey a sense of deep thought and power, hinting at the immense intelligence it possesses. The swirling colors around it create an ethereal atmosphere, suggesting that Alakazam is in tune with the very fabric of the universe. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the quiet strength and mystique of this formidable Pokémon.
Essay · Legendary Collection
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Catalogue plate
№ 1/110
Composition
StyleAnimeIllustrationTraditional
MoodFocusedMystical
CompositionCentralDynamic
PaletteContrastingDarkVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Kadabra
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Confuse Ray
30
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Legendary Collection, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Alakazam
The Alakazam canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
