Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Morpeko in a lively moment, energetically chasing after a floating seed while accompanied by a curious Yamper. The vibrant colors of the background, filled with lush greenery and soft sunlight, create a cheerful atmosphere that reflects Morpeko's playful nature. Its expression is one of determination and joy, capturing the essence of a carefree day in the wild. This scene encapsulates a small, joyful adventure in the Pokémon world.
Essay · Shining Fates
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Catalogue plate
№ 36/72
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionBalancedDynamic
PaletteSoftVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fighting ×2
Retreat
Famished
Draw a card.
Thunder Shock
40
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Authorship
More from Hideki Ishikawa
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Shining Fates, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Morpeko-full-belly
The Morpeko-full-belly canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
