Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Seel, a playful sea lion Pokémon, gliding gracefully across a shimmering icy surface. Its smooth, rounded body contrasts with the crisp, blue backdrop, evoking a sense of calmness and tranquility in its frigid habitat. Seel's expression carries a hint of curiosity, as if it's ready to explore the mysteries of its surroundings. This moment captures the essence of a serene day in the life of a Pokémon that thrives in the cold waters.
Essay · Mysterious Treasures
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Catalogue plate
№ 97/123
Composition
StyleCartoonishTraditional
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteCool TonesPastel
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Metal +10
Retreat
Freezing Headbutt
10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
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 Seel
The Seel canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
