Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Dark Dragonite soaring through a starry backdrop, its wings spread wide as it glides effortlessly. The scene captures a moment of grace and power, emphasizing the Pokémon's dragon-like nature. With a calm yet commanding presence, Dark Dragonite seems to embody both strength and mystery, inviting admiration from those who gaze upon it. This snapshot of its world evokes a sense of wonder and the allure of the skies.
Essay · Team Rocket
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Catalogue plate
№ 5/82
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorful
MoodPlayfulWhimsical
CompositionDynamicSimple
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Dark Dragonair
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat
Giant Tail
70
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Team Rocket, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Dragonite
The Dragonite canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
