Curatorial Commentary
The card features Politoed in a vibrant, dynamic pose, capturing a moment of joy as it leaps through a starry backdrop. Its cheerful expression and bright colors evoke a sense of playfulness, as if it's inviting others to join in its exuberance. The shimmering elements in the background enhance the magical atmosphere of its aquatic world. This snapshot encapsulates the essence of Politoed as a lively leader among its fellow Pokémon.
Essay · Legends Awakened
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Catalogue plate
№ 12/146
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionBalancedDynamic
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
120
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Poliwhirl
Weakness
Grass +30
Retreat
Frog Hop
40+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 40 more damage.
Authorship
More from Masakazu Fukuda
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Legends Awakened, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Politoed
The Politoed canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
