Curatorial Commentary
The card features Flapple, a vibrant and whimsical Pokémon, captured mid-flight with its apple-like body and leafy wings spread wide. The background suggests a lush, green environment, evoking a sense of playful energy as Flapple navigates through its world. Its expression hints at a mischievous personality, perhaps ready to drop its signature attack on an unsuspecting opponent. This moment encapsulates the charm and liveliness of Flapple's character.
Essay · SWSH Black Star Promos
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Catalogue plate
№ SWSH022/307
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulWhimsical
CompositionBalancedDynamic
PaletteHarmoniousVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Applin
Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat
Acid Spray
60
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Authorship
More from Hitoshi Ariga
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
SWSH Black Star Promos, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Flapple
The Flapple canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
