Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Yamask, a small, ghostly Pokémon, floating amidst a swirl of ethereal smoke that adds an air of mystery to the scene. Its expressive eyes and the mask it carries evoke a sense of melancholy, suggesting a story of lost identity. This snapshot captures a moment of quiet reflection, as Yamask seems to ponder its past, creating a poignant atmosphere. The overall scene invites the viewer to consider the deeper emotions tied to memory and transformation.
Essay · Lost Thunder
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Catalogue plate
№ 99/214
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodEerieMysterious
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteContrastPurpleSoft
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Darkness ×2
Resistance
Fighting -20
Retreat
Haunt
Put 1 damage counter on your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
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 Yamask
The Yamask canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
