Curatorial Commentary
The Zubat card captures a moment of this small bat Pokémon as it flits through a dimly lit night scene, with a crescent moon casting a soft glow. Its wings are outstretched, showcasing a vibrant purple hue against the muted background of twisted trees and shadows. The atmosphere feels both mysterious and slightly eerie, evoking the quiet solitude of nighttime exploration. In this snapshot, Zubat is portrayed as an agile creature, embodying the essence of a nocturnal wanderer in search of food.
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Catalogue plate
№ 70/82
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodMysteriousPlayful
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteMonochromeMuted
Game mechanics
HP
40
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Ram
10
Bite
20
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 Zubat
The Zubat canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.