Curatorial Commentary
The card features Metapod, a green, cocoon-like Pokémon with a pointed end and a simple face. It is set against a blurred background of trees, suggesting a natural environment. The overall appearance is focused on Metapod, highlighting its shape and color.
Essay · Legendary Collection
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Catalogue plate
№ 54/110
Composition
StyleBasicIllustrative
MoodNeutralPlayful
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteEarthyGreenYellow
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Caterpie
Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat
Stiffen
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Metapod during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)
Stun Spore
20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
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 Metapod
The Metapod canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
