Curatorial Commentary
The Herdier card captures a serene moment in nature, showcasing the Pokémon lounging comfortably on a grassy hillside. With its expressive eyes and distinctive fur, Herdier appears both watchful and relaxed, embodying the loyal companion it is known to be. The backdrop of rolling hills and a tranquil body of water enhances the peaceful atmosphere, inviting a sense of calm. This scene beautifully illustrates the bond between Herdier and its environment.
Essay · XY
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Catalogue plate
№ 109/146
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulFriendly
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteNaturalVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Lillipup
Weakness
Fighting ×2
Retreat
Bite
20
Jump On
50+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.
Authorship
More from Tomokazu Komiya
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
XY, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Herdier
The Herdier canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
