Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Gastrodon East Sea, a vibrant sea slug Pokémon, nestled in a tranquil aquatic environment. With its soft, flowing body and gentle colors, it appears to be at ease, surrounded by shimmering water that reflects the light in a calming manner. This snapshot captures a moment of serenity, where Gastrodon seems to embody the peacefulness of its habitat. The scene invites the viewer to appreciate the quiet beauty of nature and the Pokémon that inhabit it.
Essay · Secret Wonders
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Catalogue plate
№ 8/132
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodPlayfulSerene
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteCool TonesVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
100
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Shellos East Sea
Weakness
Grass +30
Resistance
Lightning -20
Retreat
Dwindling Wave
80-
Does 80 damage minus 10 damage for each damage counter on Gastrodon East Sea.
Authorship
More from Kazuyuki Kano
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Secret Wonders, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Gastrodon
The Gastrodon canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
