Curatorial Commentary
The Noctowl card captures a moment of quiet intensity, with the Pokémon perched confidently, its sharp gaze fixed on the viewer. Its striking features and distinctive coloration blend seamlessly into the dimly lit forest background, creating an atmosphere of mystery and alertness. The surrounding environment, with hints of shadowy figures, suggests a world where every sound is significant and every movement is calculated. This snapshot conveys Noctowl's role as a vigilant guardian of the night.
Essay · Neo Genesis
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Catalogue plate
№ 42/111
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodCalmPlayful
CompositionCenteredSimple
PaletteEarthySoft
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Hoothoot
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Wing Attack
30
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Neo Genesis, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Noctowl
The Noctowl canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.