Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Staryu, a star-shaped Pokémon, set against a softly illuminated background that evokes a sense of calmness. Its central gem glows gently, suggesting a quiet moment beneath the water's surface, where time seems to pause. The color palette is soothing, blending blues and purples, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere. This scene captures the essence of Staryu's serene nature, inviting viewers to appreciate the peacefulness of its underwater world.
Essay · Neo Revelation
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Catalogue plate
№ 56/64
Composition
StyleAbstractColorfulTraditional
MoodCalmPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteContrastingCoolVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
40
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Tackle
10
Bubblebeam
10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Neo Revelation, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Staryu
The Staryu canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
