Curatorial Commentary
The Ho-Oh ex card depicts the legendary Pokémon in a moment of dynamic flight, its wings spread wide against a backdrop of a colorful sky. The vibrant feathers, adorned with shades of red, yellow, and green, create a vivid contrast that draws the eye. This scene captures a sense of freedom and strength, as Ho-Oh navigates its environment with grace. It feels like a glimpse into the life of a guardian of the skies, embodying both beauty and power.
Essay · Unseen Forces
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Catalogue plate
№ 104/115
Composition
StyleColorfulDynamicIllustrative
MoodEnergeticMajestic
CompositionBoldCenteredDetailed
PaletteContrastingVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
110
Stage
Basic, ex
Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat
Rainbow Burn
10+
Does 10 damage plus 20 more damage for each type of basic Energy card attached to Ho-Oh ex.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Unseen Forces, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Ho-oh
The Ho-oh canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
