Curatorial Commentary
The Arbok card captures the moment of this Pokémon coiled and poised, its striking purple body contrasting against a soft background. Its eyes convey a sense of alertness, suggesting a readiness to defend its territory. The scene feels tense yet calm, as if Arbok is aware of its surroundings while waiting for the right moment to strike. This small glimpse into Arbok's world highlights its role as both a predator and a guardian.
Essay · Sandstorm
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Catalogue plate
№ 29/100
Composition
StyleCartoonishTraditional
MoodNeutralPlayful
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteGreenPurpleVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Ekans
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Toxic
20
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. Put 2 damage counters instead of 1 on the Defending Pokémon between turns.
Authorship
More from Midori Harada
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Sandstorm, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Arbok
The Arbok canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
