Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Riolu in a lively moment, surrounded by colorful stars and playful bursts of light. This little Pokémon stands confidently, its bright eyes reflecting a sense of determination and joy. The scene captures a snapshot of Riolu's energetic spirit, as if it is ready to leap into action at any moment. It feels like a celebration of its playful nature and the vibrant world it inhabits.
Essay · Paldean Fates
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Catalogue plate
№ 173/91
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulDynamic
CompositionCenteredSimple
PaletteContrastingPastelVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Punch
10
Reckless Charge
50
This Pokémon also does 20 damage to itself.
Authorship
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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 Riolu
The Riolu canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
