Curatorial Commentary
The card features Mudkip, a small blue Pokémon, joyfully leaping through the air, surrounded by lush greenery and a shimmering body of water. Its expression is one of pure delight, capturing a moment of carefree playfulness in its natural habitat. The vibrant colors and dynamic pose evoke a sense of energy and happiness, inviting the viewer to share in this joyful scene. This snapshot beautifully reflects the charm of Mudkip's character within its aquatic world.
Essay · POP Series 4
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Catalogue plate
№ 11/17
Composition
StyleCartoonishWhimsical
MoodCheerfulPlayful
CompositionDynamicSimple
PaletteCoolSoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat
Super Hypno Wave
20
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Authorship
More from Masakazu Fukuda
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
POP Series 4, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Mudkip
The Mudkip canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.