Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Mantine gliding gracefully through the ocean waves, its smooth body cutting through the water with effortless elegance. The vibrant blues and whites of the sea create a lively backdrop, emphasizing a moment of serene playfulness. Mantine seems at home in this aquatic environment, embodying the joy of freedom as it navigates the rolling surf. This snapshot captures the essence of a carefree existence in the vastness of the ocean.
Essay · Lost Thunder
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Catalogue plate
№ 58/214
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayfulWhimsical
MoodEnergeticJoyful
CompositionBalancedDynamic
PaletteCool TonesVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
120
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Resistance
Fighting -20
Retreat
Surf
100
Authorship
More from Sanosuke Sakuma
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Lost Thunder, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Mantine
The Mantine canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.