Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Galarian Darumaka, a small, round Pokémon, surrounded by a shimmering backdrop that hints at a chilly environment. Its icy blue body contrasts with the sparkling stars, giving the scene a whimsical, almost magical quality. With its expressive eyes and playful stance, Darumaka seems ready for action, embodying a sense of curiosity and charm. This snapshot captures a moment of joy and wonder in its frosty world.
Essay · Shining Fates Shiny Vault
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Catalogue plate
№ SV023/122
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulWhimsical
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteCool TonesVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Metal ×2
Retreat
Ice Punch
30
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Authorship
More from SATOSHI NAKAI
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Shining Fates Shiny Vault, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Darumaka
The Darumaka canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
