Curatorial Commentary
The Marshtomp card captures a moment of playful energy, as the Pokémon splashes through the water with a joyful expression. Its vibrant colors contrast beautifully with the surrounding waves, creating a sense of movement and life. This scene feels lively and refreshing, embodying the spirit of a creature comfortable in its aquatic environment. Marshtomp's cheerful demeanor invites the viewer to appreciate the simple joys of nature.
Essay · Ruby & Sapphire
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Catalogue plate
№ 40/109
Composition
StyleColorfulPlayfulTraditional
MoodCheerfulDynamic
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteBlueGreenYellow
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Mudkip
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Bubble
10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Slash
40
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Ruby & Sapphire, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Marshtomp
The Marshtomp canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
