Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Excadrill in a bustling underground scene, surrounded by miners who seem to be taking a break. The Pokémon sits comfortably among them, its expression a mix of curiosity and contentment as it observes the human activity. The dimly lit tunnel adds a sense of warmth and camaraderie, hinting at a shared purpose between Excadrill and the miners. This moment captures a unique bond, illustrating how Excadrill plays a vital role in their daily lives.
Essay · Temporal Forces
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Catalogue plate
№ 174/162
Composition
StyleCartoonishCharacter FocusWhimsical
MoodHumorousLightheartedPlayful
CompositionBalancedDynamicNarrative
PaletteContrastingEarthyVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
130
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Drilbur
Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat
Mud Shot
20
Wild Tackle
180
This Pokémon also does 50 damage to itself.
Authorship
More from Saboteri
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Temporal Forces, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Excadrill
The Excadrill canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
