Curatorial Commentary
The Squirtle card captures a lively moment as the little turtle Pokémon joyfully splashes through a shimmering stream. Surrounded by lush greenery and gentle hills, it embodies the essence of playfulness in its natural habitat. The water droplets glisten in the sunlight, enhancing the sense of movement and life in the scene. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the simple joys of nature alongside Squirtle.
Essay · Plasma Blast
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Catalogue plate
№ 14/101
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodCheerfulDynamic
CompositionActionBalanced
PaletteCoolVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat
Bubble
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Water Gun
20
Authorship
More from Akira Komayama
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Plasma Blast, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Squirtle
The Squirtle canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
