Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Metang, a Pokémon with a sleek, metallic body, hovering over a rugged landscape filled with sharp, jagged rocks. Its eyes, bright and alert, suggest a sense of purpose as it navigates its environment, embodying both strength and intelligence. The cool color palette of blues and grays evokes a feeling of calmness, while the rocky backdrop hints at the challenges it faces. This moment captures Metang in its element, a testament to its resilience and adaptability.
Essay · Temporal Forces
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Catalogue plate
№ 114/162
Composition
StyleCartoonCharacter DesignDigital
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionCenteredClearSimple
PaletteCool ColorsMetallicVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
100
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Beldum
Weakness
Fire ×2
Resistance
Grass -30
Retreat
Beam
60
Authorship
More from Nobuhiro Imagawa
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 Metang
The Metang canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
