Curatorial Commentary
In the scene depicted on the Croconaw card from the Mysterious Treasures set, the Pokémon emerges from the water, its vibrant blue skin glistening in the light. With a curious expression, Croconaw seems to be surveying its surroundings, embodying a sense of youthful energy and playfulness. The lush greenery around it adds a refreshing backdrop, suggesting a tranquil yet lively habitat. This moment captures Croconaw's charm as it navigates its aquatic world.
Essay · Mysterious Treasures
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Catalogue plate
№ 44/123
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteBlueVibrantYellow
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Totodile
Weakness
Lightning +20
Retreat
Hover Over
30
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Mysterious Treasures, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Croconaw
The Croconaw canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
