Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Morpeko in a vibrant, lush setting, surrounded by greenery and ripe fruit. With a cheerful expression, it seems to be enjoying a moment of playfulness, perhaps eyeing an apple nearby. The scene captures a sense of innocence and curiosity, as Morpeko embodies the joy of exploration in its natural habitat. This snapshot highlights the character's playful nature and its connection to the world around it.
Essay · SWSH Black Star Promos
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Catalogue plate
№ SWSH031/307
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionBalancedDynamic
PaletteNaturalVibrantWarm
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 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 Morpeko-full-belly
The Morpeko-full-belly canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
