Curatorial Commentary
The Metapod card captures a tranquil moment in nature, featuring the Pokémon nestled among lush greenery and towering trees. Its vibrant green shell contrasts beautifully with the earthy tones of its surroundings, suggesting a sense of calm and patience. This scene reflects Metapod's role in the natural world as it prepares for its transformation, embodying a quiet strength in its stillness. The overall atmosphere invites a feeling of anticipation for the changes that lie ahead.
Essay · Unbroken Bonds
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Catalogue plate
№ 3/214
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteNaturalVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Caterpie
Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat
Bug Bite
30
Authorship
More from Shigenori Negishi
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Unbroken Bonds, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Metapod
The Metapod canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.