Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Ivysaur standing in a lush, green forest, surrounded by dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves. Its distinctive bulb is poised atop its back, hinting at the potential for growth and evolution. The expression on Ivysaur's face conveys a sense of calm determination, as if it is ready to embrace its role in the natural world. This moment captures the essence of a Pokémon in harmony with its environment.
Essay · Legendary Collection
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Catalogue plate
№ 47/110
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodPlayfulWhimsical
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteNaturalVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Bulbasaur
Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat
Vine Whip
30
Poisonpowder
20
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
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 Ivysaur
The Ivysaur canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
