Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Nidoran ♂ in a moment of alertness, its large ears perked up as it scans its surroundings. The soft pink of its fur contrasts with the earthy tones of the environment, creating a warm yet cautious atmosphere. This small creature seems both curious and vigilant, embodying the essence of a young Pokémon exploring its world. The scene captures a fleeting moment of innocence and awareness in the life of Nidoran.
Essay · Secret Wonders
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Catalogue plate
№ 97/132
Composition
StyleCartoonishTraditional
MoodPlayfulWhimsical
CompositionClearSimple
PalettePastelSoft
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Psychic +10
Retreat
Collect
Draw a card.
Poison Skin
Flip 2 coins. If either of them is heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
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 Nidoran-m
The Nidoran-m canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
