Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Swablu, a small blue bird Pokémon, perched on a grassy hill under a bright sky. Its fluffy wings resemble clouds, blending harmoniously with the serene landscape. The scene captures a moment of tranquility, as Swablu appears to be enjoying the gentle breeze and sunshine. This snapshot of its world evokes a sense of calm and simplicity, highlighting the Pokémon's playful nature.
Essay · Obsidian Flames
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Catalogue plate
№ 169/197
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulWhimsical
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionBalancedDynamic
PaletteBrightPastelVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat
Fluffy Guard
During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 20 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Flap
20
Authorship
More from Oswaldo KATO
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 Swablu
The Swablu canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
