Curatorial Commentary
The Meltan card captures a moment in a workshop, where the small, metallic Pokémon interacts with various tools and objects around it. With its shiny, liquid-like body, Meltan appears curious and playful, as if exploring its surroundings. The backdrop of hanging tools and a toolbox suggests a sense of industriousness, making the scene feel lively and engaging. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate Meltan's unique charm within its mechanical environment.
Essay · Pokémon GO
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Catalogue plate
№ 45/78
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodLightheartedWhimsical
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteMetallicVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fire ×2
Resistance
Grass -30
Retreat
Thunder Shock
20
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Authorship
More from Sumiyoshi Kizuki
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Pokémon GO, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Meltan
The Meltan canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
