Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Lapras gracefully gliding through tranquil waters, bathed in the warm glow of a setting sun. Its serene expression suggests a gentle nature, inviting a sense of calm as it navigates its aquatic environment. The soft waves ripple around it, enhancing the feeling of peace and connection with the surrounding world. This snapshot captures a moment of harmony between Pokémon and nature.
Essay · Platinum
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Catalogue plate
№ 79/127
Composition
StyleRealisticTraditional
MoodNostalgicSerene
CompositionBalancedForeground Focus
PaletteCoolVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Metal +20
Retreat
Grind
10×
Does 10 damage times the amount of Energy attached to Lapras.
Ice Beam
30
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Platinum, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Lapras
The Lapras canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
