Curatorial Commentary
The card captures Reshiram in a striking moment, surrounded by vibrant flames and energetic bursts. Its white body contrasts sharply with the fiery reds and oranges that envelop it, creating a sense of urgency and intensity. This scene feels alive, as if Reshiram is poised to unleash its power at any moment. It offers a glimpse into the world of a legendary Pokémon, embodying both beauty and strength.
Essay · XY Black Star Promos
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Catalogue plate
№ XY74/211
Composition
StyleDetailedDynamicIllustrative
MoodIntensePowerful
CompositionBalancedFocused
PaletteContrastingVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
120
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat
Slash
20
Repeater Blaze
90+
Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 20 more damage for each heads.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
XY Black Star Promos, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Reshiram
The Reshiram canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
