Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Palossand, a Pokémon that resembles a whimsical sandcastle, nestled on a tranquil beach. Its sandy exterior is adorned with colorful gems, suggesting a playful yet mysterious character. The gentle waves lap at the shore, creating a serene atmosphere that contrasts with the hidden depths beneath the castle. This scene invites the viewer into Palossand's world, where the beauty of the beach conceals a more complex nature.
Essay · Sun & Moon
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Catalogue plate
№ 75/149
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodLightheartedWhimsical
CompositionBalancedClear
PaletteBeachyVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
130
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Sandygast
Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat
Absorb Vitality
50
Heal from this Pokémon the same amount of damage you did to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Authorship
More from Kouki Saitou
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Sun & Moon, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Palossand
The Palossand canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
