Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Hippopotas in a sunlit desert landscape, its round body and playful expression capturing a moment of curiosity. The sandy terrain stretches out around it, hinting at the warmth of the environment. With its small companion peeking from behind, the scene feels lighthearted and inviting, showcasing a slice of life for this hippo Pokémon. This snapshot of nature reflects the simple joys of exploration.
Essay · Majestic Dawn
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Catalogue plate
№ 66/100
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodLightheartedWhimsical
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteEarthyWarm
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Water +10
Retreat
Grainy Sand
10+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.
Double-edge
40
Hippopotas does 10 damage to itself.
Authorship
More from Kent Kanetsuna
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Majestic Dawn, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Hippopotas
The Hippopotas canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
