Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Wishiwashi, a small fish Pokémon, swimming gently through a serene underwater scene. Its round body and wide eyes convey a sense of vulnerability, as it navigates the depths with a timid grace. The surrounding bubbles and soft light create an atmosphere of tranquility, emphasizing its delicate nature. In this moment, Wishiwashi embodies both the beauty and fragility of life beneath the waves.
Essay · Sun & Moon
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Catalogue plate
№ 44/149
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteCool TonesVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
30
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat
Water Gun
10
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
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 Wishiwashi-solo
The Wishiwashi-solo canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
