Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Swellow soaring gracefully through a vibrant sky, its wings spread wide as it navigates the air currents. The colors blend softly, suggesting a serene moment in nature, where the Pokémon appears both free and focused. Swellow embodies the spirit of exploration, scanning the landscape below for its next meal. This snapshot captures the essence of a bird in its element, showcasing a fleeting yet powerful connection to the world around it.
Essay · Legends Awakened
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Catalogue plate
№ 73/146
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionBalancedClear
PaletteSoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Taillow
Weakness
Lightning +20
Resistance
Fighting -20
Retreat
Mach Descent
30
If Swellow was on your Bench this turn, this attack's base damage is 60 instead of 30.
Authorship
More from Suwama Chiaki
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 Swellow
The Swellow canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
