Curatorial Commentary
The Dondozo card captures a moment of this big catfish Pokémon floating gracefully in a vibrant underwater scene. Its bright colors and playful expression suggest a sense of joy and curiosity, as if it's exploring its surroundings. The subtle background elements, like stars and bubbles, add a whimsical touch, enhancing the feeling of a lively aquatic world. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate Dondozo's unique charm in its natural habitat.
Essay · Paldean Fates
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Catalogue plate
№ 126/91
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayfulWhimsical
MoodCheerfulFunLighthearted
CompositionBalancedDynamicSimple
PaletteBrightPastelVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
160
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Release Rage
50×
This attack does 50 damage for each Tatsugiri in your discard pile.
Heavy Splash
120
Authorship
More from Shigenori Negishi
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Paldean Fates, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Dondozo
The Dondozo canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
