Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Salazzle poised in a rugged, rocky landscape, its vibrant colors contrasting with the earthy tones around it. This scene captures the essence of a cunning predator, as Salazzle seems to survey its surroundings with a watchful gaze. The atmosphere feels tense yet captivating, hinting at the Pokémon's ability to charm and deceive. In this moment, Salazzle embodies both danger and allure, making it a striking figure in its natural habitat.
Essay · Obsidian Flames
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Catalogue plate
№ 140/197
Composition
StyleIllustrativeSemi Realistic
MoodDynamicMysterious
CompositionBalancedForeground Focus
PaletteEarthyVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
120
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Salandit
Weakness
Fighting ×2
Retreat
Suffocating Gas
40
Gentle Slap
70
Authorship
More from Shigenori Negishi
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Obsidian Flames, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Salazzle
The Salazzle canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
