Curatorial Commentary
The Dark Golduck card captures a moment of focused intensity, as the Pokémon channels its psychic abilities amidst swirling waters. With a determined expression, it seems to harness a powerful energy, ready to unleash its skills. The vibrant colors and dynamic movement evoke a sense of urgency and determination, drawing the viewer into this snapshot of Golduck's world. It’s a scene that highlights both the strength and the mystery of this unique Pokémon.
Essay · Team Rocket
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Catalogue plate
№ 37/82
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodDynamicMysterious
CompositionActionCharacter Focus
PaletteCool TonesVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Psyduck
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Third Eye
Discard 1 Energy card attached to Dark Golduck in order to draw up to 3 cards.
Super Psy
50
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 Golduck
The Golduck canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
